Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	L-Menthyl methyl ether
Synonym(s)	2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl methyl ether
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-Isopropyl-2-methoxy-4-methylcyclohexane
JECFA number	1415
CAS number	1565-76-0
FEMA number	4054
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	170.3
Chemical formula	C11H22O
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Minty aroma
Solubility	Soluble in heptane; Slightly soluble in triacetin; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	81° (10.5 mm Hg)
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.441-1.447
Specific gravity	0.856-0.862
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum