Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Octahydrocoumarin |
Synonym(s) |
Cyclohexyl lactone;Bicyclononalactone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Octahydro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one |
JECFA number |
1166 |
CAS number |
4430-31-3 |
FEMA number |
3791 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.161 |
Molecular weight |
154.21 |
Chemical formula |
C9H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; slight spicy note |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
293-298° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.489-1.493 |
Specific gravity |
1.090-1.096 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
Spectrum |

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