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Flavouring d-Camphor
Synonym(s) 2-Bornanone
2-Camphanone
Formosa camphor
Laurel camphor
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name dl-Boman-2-one
JECFA number 1395
CAS number 464-49-3  
FEMA number 2230
COE number -
FLAVIS number 07.006  
Molecular weight 152.24 
Chemical formula C10H16O  
Physical form/odour White to gray translucent crystals or fused mass; Warm, minty, almost ethereal diffusive aroma 
Solubility Soluble in oils, water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) -
Assay min % 96%
Acid value max -
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements mp: 174-179°
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1395.gif



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