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Flavouring Terpinyl formate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name p-Menth-1-en-8-yl formate
JECFA number 367
CAS number 2153-26-6  
FEMA number 3052
COE number 348
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 182.26 
Chemical formula C11H18O2  
Physical form/odour colourless liquid with a floral citrusy, tart, herbaceous odour 
Solubility very slightly soluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol 1 ml in 6 ml 60% alcohol 
Boiling point (°C) 213-225
Assay min % 95 (by ester determination)
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.467-1.473
Specific gravity 0.987-0.993 (15.5°)
Other requirements (equivalence factor for assay = 91.13)
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/367.gif



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