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Flavouring Isojasmone
Synonym(s) Dihydrojasmone
n-Hexylidene cyclopentanone
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Mixture of 2-Hexylcyclopent-2-en-1-one and 2-Hexylidenecyclypentanone
JECFA number 1115
CAS number 11050-62-7  
FEMA number 3552
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 166.26 
Chemical formula C11H18O  
Physical form/odour Yellow, yellow-brown liquid; green odour reminiscent of jasmine 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in hexane and fats 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 144° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95
Acid value max 2.0
Refractive index 1.472-1.477
Specific gravity 0.917-0.924
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1115.gif



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