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Flavouring 2-Methylpiperidine
Synonym(s) 2-Pipecoline
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Methylpiperidine
JECFA number 1608
CAS number 109-05-7  
FEMA number 4244
COE number -
FLAVIS number 14.133  
Molecular weight 99.18 
Chemical formula C6H13N  
Physical form/odour Colourless to yellow liquid; Pepper-like aroma 
Solubility Soluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 118°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.442-1.448
Specific gravity 0.838-0.844
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1608.gif



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