JECFA

Text-only version



	Transparent process

	The guidelines

	The experts

	Output

	The archive

	Helpdesk

	History

	What's new

	JECFA at WHO

Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Español

Online help About the data Analytical Methods (Volume 4)

print-friendly version

Flavouring	Cyclohexanone
Synonym(s)	Anon Cyclohexyl ketone Ketohexamethylene Nadone Pimelic ketone Sextone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	Cyclohexanone
JECFA number	1100
CAS number	108-94-1
FEMA number	3909
COE number	11047
FLAVIS number	-
Molecular weight	98.14
Chemical formula	C₆H₁₀O
Physical form/odour	Oily liquid; odour reminiscent of peppermint and acetone
Solubility	water; ether; chloroform; organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	154-156°
Assay min %	99
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.447-1.453
Specific gravity	0.947-0.950
Other requirements	-
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1100-cnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1100-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1100-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1100-ms.gif

FAO Home		Agriculture & Consumer Protection Department		Nutrition & Consumer Protection Division		Contact AGNS

© FAO, 2009