Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Linalyl butyrate |
Synonym(s) |
3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl butyrate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
1,5-Dimethyl-1-ethenylhex-4-enyl butyrate |
JECFA number |
361 |
CAS number |
78-36-4 |
FEMA number |
2639 |
COE number |
276 |
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Molecular weight |
224.34 |
Chemical formula |
C14H24O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless or yellowish liquid with a heavy-fruity, sweet, pear-like odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohols and oils, slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 3 ml 80% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
232° |
Assay min % |
95.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.451-1.456 |
Specific gravity |
0.855-0.905 |
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