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Flavouring 4-Isopropyl-2-cyclohexenone
Synonym(s) Crypton
Cryptone
dl-Kryptone
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-Isopropylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
JECFA number 1110
CAS number 500-02-7  
FEMA number 3939
COE number 11127
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 138.21 
Chemical formula C9H14O  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; woody minty herbaceous 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 198°
Assay min % 97
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.481-1.490
Specific gravity 0.930-0.950
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1110.gif



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