Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
p-Mentha-1,4-diene |
Synonym(s) |
gamma-Terpinene;1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene;1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-1,4-cyclohexadiene |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
p-Mentha-1,4-diene |
JECFA number |
1340 |
CAS number |
99-85-4 |
FEMA number |
3559 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
01.020 |
Molecular weight |
136.24 |
Chemical formula |
C10H16 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless oily liquid; refreshing, herbaceous-citrusy aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in most fixed oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
182° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
<1.0 |
Refractive index |
1.472-1.478 |
Specific gravity |
0.841-0.845 |
Other requirements |
Minimum assay value may include traces of limonene, alpha and beta pinene and other common C10H16 terpenes |
ID Test |
NMR |
Spectrum |
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