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Flavouring Ethyl cyclohexanecarboxylate
Synonym(s) Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, ethyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Ethyl cyclohexanecarboxylate
JECFA number 963
CAS number 3289-28-9  
FEMA number 3544
COE number 11916
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 156.22 
Chemical formula C9H16O2  
Physical form/odour Liquid; cheese-like odour 
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in fat 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 82° (12 mm Hg)
Assay min % 99
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.447-1.454
Specific gravity 0.966-0.978 (20°)
Other requirements -
ID Test IR NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/963.gif



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