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Flavouring Cadinene (mixture of isomers)
Synonym(s) Cadina-3,9-diene
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,2,4a,5,8,8a-Hexahydro-1-isopropyl-4,7-dimethylnaphthalene
JECFA number 1346
CAS number 29350-73-0  
FEMA number -
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 204.36 
Chemical formula C15H24  
Physical form/odour Colourless, slightly viscous liquid; usually bearing the aroma of the oil from which it is derived 
Solubility Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 124° (9 mm Hg)
Assay min % 96% (alpha + beta)
Acid value max <1.0
Refractive index 1.506-1.512
Specific gravity 0.919-0.925
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1346.gif



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