Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Menthyl pyrrolidone carboxylate
Synonym(s)	D- and L-Proline
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-Isopropyl-5-methyl cyclohexyl 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidine carboxylate
JECFA number	1858
CAS number	68127-22-0
FEMA number	4155
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	267.36
Chemical formula	C15H25NO3
Physical form/odour	Agglomerated fine white powder; Cool refreshing aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 68-72°
ID Test	CNMR IR MS
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