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Flavouring Allyl cyclohexane hexanoate
Synonym(s) Allyl cyclohexyl caproate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Propenyl 6-cyclohexane hexanoate
JECFA number 16
CAS number 7493-66-5  
FEMA number 2025
COE number 2180
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 238.37 
Chemical formula C14H28O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid with a weak fatty fruity odour 
Solubility Soluble in oils and ethanol, insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 128 (1.5mm Hg)
Assay min % 98
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.462
Specific gravity 0.941-0.947
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/16.gif



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