Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Cyclohexyl formate |
Synonym(s) |
Formic acid, cyclohexyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Cyclohexyl formate |
JECFA number |
1095 |
CAS number |
4351-54-6 |
FEMA number |
2353 |
COE number |
498 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
128.17 |
Chemical formula |
C7H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Light colourless liquid; pleasant cherry-like odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in acetic and formic acid |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
162-163° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.439-1.445 |
Specific gravity |
1.052-1.060 |
Other requirements |
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