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Flavouring	Ethyl linalyl ether
Synonym(s)	3,7-dimethyl octa-1,6-dien-3-yl ethyl ether;3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl ethyl ether;3-ethoxy-3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadiene;linalool ethyl ether
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-Ethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-diene
JECFA number	2134
CAS number	72845-33-1
FEMA number	4591
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	182.3
Chemical formula	C12H22O
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; pleasant floral aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water; soluble in DMSO
Solubility in ethanol	Sparingly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	227-228º
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.444-1.447
Specific gravity	0.829-0.832 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	MS HNMR
Spectrum