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Flavouring Ethylene brassylate
Synonym(s) Cyclo-1,13-ethylenedioxytridecan-1,13-dione
Tridecanedioic acid cyclic ethylene glycol diester
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,4-Dioxacycloheptadecane-5,17-dione
JECFA number 626
CAS number 105-95-3  
FEMA number 3543
COE number 10571
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 270.37 
Chemical formula C15H26O4  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow liquid with musk-like odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol 
Solubility in ethanol 1 mL in 1 mL alcohol 
Boiling point (°C) 138-142 (1 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.468-1.474
Specific gravity 1.040-1.045
Other requirements [Congealing pt. 0-7°]
ID Test IR, NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/626.gif



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