Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
7-Methyl-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-2(3H)-naphthalenone |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
4,4a,5,6-Tetrahydro-7-methylnaphthalen-2(3H)-one |
JECFA number |
1405 |
CAS number |
34545-88-5 |
FEMA number |
3715 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
07.136 |
Molecular weight |
162.23 |
Chemical formula |
C11H14O |
Physical form/odour |
Light yellow crystaline powder; Sweet coumarin-like aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in ether, fat; Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
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Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
<1.0 |
Refractive index |
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Specific gravity |
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Other requirements |
mp: 36-37° |
ID Test |
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