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.
Uses
Allyl cyclohexane valerate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Preparation
By direct esterification in the presence of benzene.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Propenyl cyclohexanepentanoate is a fatty acid ester.
