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Flavouring 2,2,6-Trimethyl-6-vinyltetrahydropyran
Synonym(s) Bois de rose oxide;2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-vinyltetrahydropyran;Geranic oxide
Latest JECFA evaluation 2019 (Session 87)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2,2,6-trimethyl-6-vinyltetrahydropyran
JECFA number 1236
CAS number 7392-19-0
FEMA number 3735
COE number
FLAVIS number 13.094
Molecular weight 154.25
Chemical formula C10H18O
Physical form/odour Clear liquid with a musty, earthy, terpineolic note
Solubility Insoluble in water; Soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Boiling point (°C) 22° (2.5 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.442-1.452
Specific gravity 0.863-0.873
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