Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-(l-Menthoxy)-2-methylpropane-1,2-diol |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2023 (Session 96) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
(l)-2-Methyl-3-[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]oxy-1,2-propanediol |
JECFA number |
1411 |
CAS number |
195863-84-4 |
FEMA number |
3849 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
244.37 |
Chemical formula |
C14H28O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; minty, cool aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in hexane; Slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
124° (0.4 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.468-1.474 |
Specific gravity |
0.978-0.987 (20 °C) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
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