Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohexanone |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohexanone |
JECFA number |
1108 |
CAS number |
2408-37-9 |
FEMA number |
3473 |
COE number |
686 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
140.23 |
Chemical formula |
C9H16O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; camphoraceous tobacco notes; thujune like |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in fat |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
178-179° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.443-1.449 |
Specific gravity |
0.900-0.907 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
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