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Flavouring Ethyl cyclohexanepropionate
Synonym(s) Ethyl 3-cyclohexylpropanoate
Ethyl cyclohexylpropionate
Ethyl hexahydrophenyl propionate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Ethyl cyclohexanepropionate
JECFA number 966
CAS number 10094-36-7  
FEMA number 2431
COE number 2095
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 184.28 
Chemical formula C11H20O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless, oily liquid; fruity odour of pear-peach-banana type 
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 91° (8 mm Hg)
Assay min % 98
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.444-1.452
Specific gravity 0.926-0.932
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/966.gif



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