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Flavouring Vanillin 3-(l-menthoxy)propane-1,2-diol acetal
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Methoxy-4-[4-[[[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]oxy]methyl]-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]-phenol
JECFA number 1879
CAS number 180964-47-0  
FEMA number 3904
COE number -
FLAVIS number 02.248  
Molecular weight 364.48 
Chemical formula C21H32O5  
Physical form/odour Colourless powder; Minty aroma with vanilla undertones 
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats, non-polar solvents and acetone 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) -
Assay min % 94
Acid value max -
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements m.p. = 78-80°; SC: Vanillin (2-3%)
ID Test HNMR MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1879-hnmr.gif
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