Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	beta-Caryophyllene
Synonym(s)	trans-Caryophyllene;Caryophyllene;(E)-Caryophylene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	4,11,11-Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo(7.2.0)undec-4(trans)-ene
JECFA number	1324
CAS number	87-44-5
FEMA number	2252
COE number
FLAVIS number	01.007
Molecular weight	204.36
Chemical formula	C15H24
Physical form/odour	Colourless to slightly yellow oily liquid; woody-spicy, dry, clove-like aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in oils, ether
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	256°
Assay min %	80%
Acid value max	<1.0
Refractive index	1.498-1.504
Specific gravity	0.899-0.908
Other requirements	SC: C15H24 terpene hydrocarbons (eg. Valencene)
ID Test	IR
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