Molecular Formula | C14H30O3 |
Molar Mass | 246.39 |
Density | 0.910±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Boling Point | 313.2±32.0 °C(Predicted) |
JECFA Number | 613 |
pKa | 15.32±0.29(Predicted) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless, slightly oily liquid, with pleasant and slight floral fragrance, and a few tasteless. Boiling point 260 ℃ or 135 ℃(400Pa). Almost insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol and grease. |
FEMA | 2584 | HYDROXYCITRONELLAL DIETHYL ACETAL |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): beverage 2.7; Cold drinks 0.50~1.0; Candy 7.3; Bake products 2.2. FDA,§ 172.515(2000): The right amount is limited. |
use | food spices. |
Production method | It can be obtained by catalytic polycondensation of hydroxycitronellal and ethanol with dry HCl. |