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Flavouring 3,5,5-Trimethylhexanal
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 1998 (Session 51)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3,5,5-Trimethylhexanal
JECFA number 269
CAS number 5435-64-3  
FEMA number 3524
COE number 10384
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 142.24 
Chemical formula C9H18O  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow liquid 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 67 (2.5 mm Hg)
Assay min % 97.0
Acid value max 5.0
Refractive index 1.419-1.424
Specific gravity 0.817-0.823
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/269.gif



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