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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
3-(l-Menthoxy)-2-methylpropane-1,2-diol |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
(l)-2-Methyl-3-[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]oxy-1,2-propanediol
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| JECFA number |
1411 |
| CAS number |
195863-84-4
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| FEMA number |
3849
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
244.36 |
| Chemical formula |
C14H28O3
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; minty, cool aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in hexane; Slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
124° (0.4 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.468-1.474 |
| Specific gravity |
0.978-0.984 (20°) |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1411.gif
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