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Flavouring Verbenone
Synonym(s) Pin-2-en-4-one
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-one
JECFA number 1870
CAS number 80-57-9  
FEMA number 4216
COE number 11186
FLAVIS number 07.196  
Molecular weight 150.22 
Chemical formula C10H24O  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Minty spicy aroma 
Solubility Practically insoluble to insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 89-90 (12 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.490-1.500
Specific gravity 0.975-0.981
Other requirements -
ID Test HNMR MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1870-hnmr.gif
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