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Flavouring Vetiverol
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,8a-Octahydro-4,8-dimethyl-2-(1-methylethylidene)-6-azulenol
JECFA number 1866
CAS number 89-88-3  
FEMA number 4217
COE number 10321
FLAVIS number 02.214  
Molecular weight 220.35 
Chemical formula C15H24O  
Physical form/odour Amber solid; Sweet balsamic aroma 
Solubility Practically insoluble to insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) -
Assay min % 95
Acid value max -
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements m.p. = 69-71°
ID Test HNMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1866-hnmr.gif



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