Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Citronellyl isobutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
3,7-Dimethyl-7-octen-1-yl isobutyrate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl-2-methyl propanoate |
JECFA number |
71 |
CAS number |
97-89-2 |
FEMA number |
2313 |
COE number |
296 |
FLAVIS number |
09.421 |
Molecular weight |
226.36 |
Chemical formula |
C14H26O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid/rosy-fruity odour |
Solubility |
miscible with alcohol, chloroform, ether, most fixed oils; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 6 ml 80% alcohol gives clear soln |
Boiling point (°C) |
249° |
Assay min % |
92% (total esters) |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.440-1.448 |
Specific gravity |
0.870-0.880 |
Other requirements |
SC: citronellol |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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