Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	d-2,8-p-Menthadien-1-ol
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-ol
JECFA number	1861
CAS number	22771-44-4
FEMA number	4411
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	153.23
Chemical formula	C10H16O
Physical form/odour	Colourless to very slightly yellow oily liquid; Terpiniod aroma
Solubility	Sparingly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	247-251°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.484-1.494
Specific gravity	0.936-0.946 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum