Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Terpinyl isobutyrate
Synonym(s)	Terpinyl 2-methylpropionate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	p-Menth-1-en-8-yl isobutyrate
JECFA number	371
CAS number	7774-65-4
FEMA number	3050
COE number	300
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	224.34
Chemical formula	C14H24O2
Physical form/odour	clear, colourless liquid
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in alcohols and oils
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	242°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	0.2
Refractive index	1.457-1.463
Specific gravity	0.931-0.942
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum