Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one |
Synonym(s) |
3-Methyl-D2-cyclohexenone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one |
JECFA number |
1107 |
CAS number |
1193-18-6 |
FEMA number |
3360 |
COE number |
11134 |
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Molecular weight |
110.16 |
Chemical formula |
C7H10O |
Physical form/odour |
Clear liquid; medicinal, phenolic, mild cherry odour |
Solubility |
miscible in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
199-200° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.490-1.498 |
Specific gravity |
0.967-0.972 |
Other requirements |
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