Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Methyl-5-propyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one |
Synonym(s) |
Celery ketone;1-Methyl-5-n-propyl-1-cyclohexen-3-one |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
3-Methyl-5-propylcyclohex-2-en-1-one |
JECFA number |
1113 |
CAS number |
3720-16-9 |
FEMA number |
3577 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
152.23 |
Chemical formula |
C10H16O |
Physical form/odour |
Pale yellow to colourless liquid; warm spicy woody odour, similar flavor at low levels |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in ether and oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
242-244° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.481-1.486 |
Specific gravity |
0.924-0.928 |
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