Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone |
Synonym(s) |
d,l-Muscone;Methylexaltone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one |
JECFA number |
1402 |
CAS number |
541-91-3 |
FEMA number |
3434 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
07.111 |
Molecular weight |
238.42 |
Chemical formula |
C16H30O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless or opaque crystalline mass; Soft, sweet, tenacious musk aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in oils; Slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
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Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
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Specific gravity |
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Other requirements |
mp: 33° |
ID Test |
NMR |
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