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Flavouring	N-p-Benzeneacetonitrile menthanecarboxamide
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	N-(4-(cyanomethyl)phenyl)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanecarboxamide
JECFA number	2009
CAS number	852379-28-3
FEMA number	4496
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	298.42
Chemical formula	C19H26N2O
Physical form/odour	Solid white powder; Refreshing cool aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Very slightly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	94%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 145°; Principal component has (1R, 3R, 4S) stereochemistry; 2-5% N-p-Benzeneacetonitrile-menthanecarboxamide, (1R, 3S, 4S), neo-isomer
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
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