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Flavouring 10-Hydroxymethylene-2-pinene
Synonym(s) Homomyrtenol
2-Hydroxyethyl-6,6-dimethyl-bicyclo[3,1,1]-hept-2-ene
Nopol
2-Norpinene-2-ethanol, 6,6-dimethyl-
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-ethanol
JECFA number 986
CAS number 128-50-7  
FEMA number 3938
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 166.26 
Chemical formula C11H18O  
Physical form/odour Colroless, slight viscous liquid; mild woody camphoraceous odour 
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents and oils 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 230°
Assay min % 95
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.490-1.500
Specific gravity 0.965-0.973
Other requirements -
ID Test IR NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/986.gif



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