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Flavouring 4-Acetyl-6-t-butyl-1,1-dimethylindan
Synonym(s) ABDI
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-Acetyl-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1,1-dimethylindane
JECFA number 812
CAS number 13171-00-1  
FEMA number 3653
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 244.38 
Chemical formula C17H24O  
Physical form/odour almost white crystals with a musky, sweet, animal odour 
Solubility insoluble in water, soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) -
Assay min % 97
Acid value max -
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements mp: 68-70°
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/812.gif



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