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Flavouring Vetiveryl acetate
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 acetate
JECFA number 1867
CAS number 117-98-6  
FEMA number 4218
COE number 11887
FLAVIS number 09.821  
Molecular weight 262.39 
Chemical formula C17H26O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless solid; Sweet woody 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. = 73°
ID Test HNMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1867-hnmr.gif



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