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Flavouring 2-sec-Butylcyclohexanone
Synonym(s) ortho-sec-Butylcyclohexanone
Freskomenthe
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-(1-Methylpropyl) cyclohexanone
JECFA number 1109
CAS number 14765-30-1  
FEMA number 3261
COE number 11044
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 154.25 
Chemical formula C10H18O  
Physical form/odour Colourless, viscous liquid, solidifies to an opaque mass; woody camphoraceous somewhat musty odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; miscible with most oils 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 76-78°
Assay min % 94
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.454-1.461
Specific gravity 0.911-0.917
Other requirements SC: 2-Isobutyl cyclohexanone
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1109.gif



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