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Flavouring d-Fenchone
Synonym(s) 2-Fenchanone
d-1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanone
d-1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norcamphanone
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,3,3-Trimethyl-bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one
JECFA number 1396
CAS number 4695-62-9  
FEMA number 2479
COE number -
FLAVIS number 07.159  
Molecular weight 152.24 
Chemical formula C10H16O  
Physical form/odour Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Camphoraceous aroma 
Solubility Soluble in propylene glycol, vegetable oils; Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 192°
Assay min % 97% of C10H16O
Acid value max <1.0
Refractive index 1.460-1.467
Specific gravity 0.940-0.948
Other requirements Minimum assay value may include small amounts of d-camphor
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1396.gif



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