Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-(l-Menthoxy)ethanol |
Synonym(s) |
2-(p-Menthan-3-yloxy) ethanol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-[[5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]oxy]-ethanol |
JECFA number |
1853 |
CAS number |
38618-23-4 |
FEMA number |
4154 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
200.36 |
Chemical formula |
C12H24O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless viscous liquid; Minty aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
99-100° (2 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.457-1.467 |
Specific gravity |
0.920-0.940 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
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