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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
p-Menthane-3,8-diol |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Hydroxy-alpha,alpha,4-trimethylcyclohexane methanol
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
p-Menthane-3,8-diol
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| JECFA number |
1416 |
| CAS number |
42822-86-6
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| FEMA number |
4053
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
172.27 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H20O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Opaque white crystals; Minty, herbaceous, Eucalyptus-like aroma |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
- |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 34-35° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1416.gif
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