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Flavouring	Sclareolide
Synonym(s)	[3aR-(3a.alpha, 5a.beta, 9a.alpha, 9b.beta)]-Decahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylnaphtho[2,1-b]furan-2(1H)-one Norambrienolide
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	Decahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylnaphtho(2,1b)furan-2(1H)-one
JECFA number	1165
CAS number	564-20-5
FEMA number	3794
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	16.055
Molecular weight	250.38
Chemical formula	C₁₆H₂₆O₂
Physical form/odour	White crystalline powder; warm musky or woody aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water and oils; soluble in acetone and toluene
Solubility in ethanol	slightly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	-
Assay min %	98
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	-
Specific gravity	-
Other requirements	mp: 124.4º
ID Test	HNMR IR
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1165-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1165-ir.gif

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