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Flavouring 2,2,6-Trimethyl-6-vinyltetrahydropyran
Synonym(s) Bois de rose oxide
Geranic oxide
2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-vinyltetrahydropyran
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2,2,6-trimethyl-6-vinyltetrahydropyran
JECFA number 1236
CAS number 7392-19-0  
FEMA number 3735
COE number -
FLAVIS number 13.094  
Molecular weight 154.25 
Chemical formula C10H18O  
Physical form/odour Clear liquid with a musty, earthy, terpineolic note 
Solubility Insoluble in water; Soluble in fat 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 22° (2.5 mm Hg)
Assay min % 99
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.446-1.452
Specific gravity 0.866-0.871
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1236.gif



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