Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
1,4-Cineole |
Synonym(s) |
1,4-Epoxy-p-menthane;Isocineole |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2023 (Session 96) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane |
JECFA number |
1233 |
CAS number |
470-67-7 |
FEMA number |
3658 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
03.007 |
Molecular weight |
154.25 |
Chemical formula |
C10H18O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless mobile liquid; camphor like aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water, soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
172-174° |
Assay min % |
95% (sum of isomers with not less than 75% 1,4-cineole) |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.400-1.500 |
Specific gravity |
0.850-0.908 |
Other requirements |
Isomers: not less than 75% 1,4-cineole with the remainder as 1,8-cineole (JECFA No. 1234) |
ID Test |
HNMR |
Spectrum |
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