Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3,9-Dimethyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-2-one
Synonym(s)	Freshone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3,9-Dimethyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-2-one
JECFA number	1859
CAS number	831213-72-0
FEMA number	4285
COE number
FLAVIS number	06.136
Molecular weight	226.3
Chemical formula	C13H22O3
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Minty aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	323-325°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.458-1.461
Specific gravity	1.018-1.021
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
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