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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
3,4-Dimethyl-1,2-cyclo-pentanedione |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
3,4-Dimethylcyclo-pentane-1,2-dione
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| JECFA number |
420 |
| CAS number |
13494-06-9
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| FEMA number |
3268
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| COE number |
2234
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
126.16 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H10O2
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| Physical form/odour |
pale yellow to yellow powder |
| Solubility |
- |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
66° (1 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
Melting point: 68-72° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/420.gif
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