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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Camphene |
| Synonym(s) |
3,3-Dimethyl-2-methylenenorcamphane
2,2-Dimethyl-3-methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane
2,2-Dimethyl-3-methylenenorbornane
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Camphene
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| JECFA number |
1323 |
| CAS number |
79-92-5
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| FEMA number |
2229
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
01.009
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| Molecular weight |
136.24 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H16
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless crystalline solid; mild, oil-camphoraceous aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
- |
| Assay min % |
80% |
| Acid value max |
<1.0 |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
SC: C15H24 terpene hydrocarbons (eg. Valencene); Minimum assay value may include traces of limonene, myrcene, alpha and beta pinene and other common C10H16 terpenes; mp: 52° |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
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