Identification
CAS.No.:
7493-68-7
FL.No.:
9.469
FEMA.No.:
2027
NAS.No.:
2027
CoE.No.:
474
EINECS.No.:
n/a
JECFA.No.:
15
Description
Allyl cyclohexanevalerate has a characteristic fruital (peach, apricot, apple) aroma and is used as a flavoring agent or
adjuvant.
Regulatory Status
CoE: n/a
FDA: 21 CFR 172.515
FDA (other): n/a
JECFA: ADI: Acceptable. No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavoring agent (1996).
Usage
Reported uses (ppm): (FEMA, 1994)
Gelatins, puddings
4.93
8.32
Nonalcoholic beverages
1.53
2.63
Natural occurrence
Not reported found in nature.
Chemical Properties
Allyl cyclohexanevalerate has a characteristic fruital (peach, apricot, apple) aroma and is used as a flavoring agent or
adjuvant.
Preparation
By direct esterification in the presence of benzene.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Propenyl cyclohexanepentanoate is a fatty acid ester.
