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Flavouring beta-Caryophyllene oxide
Synonym(s) Caryophyllene epoxide
Caryophyllene oxide
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4,5-Epoxy-4,12,12-trimethyl-8-methylene-bicyclo(8.2.0)dodecane
JECFA number 1575
CAS number 1139-30-6  
FEMA number 4085
COE number -
FLAVIS number 16.043  
Molecular weight 220.36 
Chemical formula C15H24O  
Physical form/odour Colourless solid; Sweet fruity aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) -
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max -
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements mp: 61°
ID Test HNMR MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1575-hnmr.gif
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