Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Linalyl propionate
Synonym(s)	3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl propionate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1,5-Dimethyl-1-ethenylhex-4-enyl propionate
JECFA number	360
CAS number	144-39-8
FEMA number	2645
COE number	411
FLAVIS number	09.130
Molecular weight	210.32
Chemical formula	C13H22O2
Physical form/odour	colourless or almost colourless liquid with a fresh, floral, sweet, fruity, pear-like odour
Solubility	soluble in alcohol and most fixed oils; slightly soluble in propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerol
Solubility in ethanol	1 ml in 7 ml 70% alcohol; 1 ml in 2 ml 80% alcohol
Boiling point (°C)	226°
Assay min %	92%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.449-1.454
Specific gravity	0.893-0.902
Other requirements	Optical rotation: -1° to +1°; 2-5% linalool
ID Test	IR
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