Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Mintlactone |
Synonym(s) |
3,6-Dimethyl-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-2(4H)-benzofuranone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
5,6,7,7a-Tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-4(H)-benzofuran-2-one |
JECFA number |
1162 |
CAS number |
13341-72-5 |
FEMA number |
3764 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
10.036 |
Molecular weight |
166.22 |
Chemical formula |
C10H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Liquid; herbaceous minty aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in oil |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
261-263° (6 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.497-1.503 |
Specific gravity |
1.058-1.063 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR NMR |
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