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Flavouring Allyl cyclohexane valerate
Synonym(s) Allyl cyclohexyl valerate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Propenyl 5-cyclohexane pentanoate
JECFA number 15
CAS number 7493-68-7  
FEMA number 2027
COE number 474
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 224.34 
Chemical formula C14H24O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid with a pineapple/mixed fruity odour 
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, essential oils and flavour materials, and poorly soluble in propylene glycol 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 119 (1mm Hg)
Assay min % 98
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.4605 at 22°
Specific gravity 0.942-0.947
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/15.gif



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