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Flavouring Cyclohexyl acetate
Synonym(s) Cyclohexane acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Cyclohexyl acetate
JECFA number 1093
CAS number 622-45-7  
FEMA number 2349
COE number 217
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 142.19 
Chemical formula C8H14O2  
Physical form/odour Oily liquid; odour reminiscent of amyl acetate 
Solubility Insoluble in water; miscible in ether 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 175-177°
Assay min % 98
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.436-1.443
Specific gravity 0.971-0.978
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1093.gif



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