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Flavouring Dihydro-beta-ionone
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-3-butan-2-one
JECFA number 394
CAS number 17283-81-7  
FEMA number 3626
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 194.32 
Chemical formula C13H22O  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow liquid 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 90° (0.2 mm Hg)
Assay min % 99
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.479-1.485
Specific gravity 0.920-0.930
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/394.gif



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