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Flavouring alpha-Campholenic alcohol
Synonym(s) alpha-Campholenol
2-(2,2,3-Trimethyl-3-cyclopentene)-1-ethanol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-(2,2,3-Triethylcyclopent-3-enyl)ethanol
JECFA number 970
CAS number 1901-38-8  
FEMA number 3741
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 154.25 
Chemical formula C10H18O  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; sweet, berry, camphoraceous odour 
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; soluble in fat 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 74° (0.6 mm Hg)
Assay min % 96
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.470-1.478
Specific gravity 0.882-0.894 (20°)
Other requirements -
ID Test IR NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/970.gif



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