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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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Analytical Methods (Volume 4)
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Flavouring
2,3,3-Trimethylindan-1-one
Synonym(s)
1-Indanone, 2,3,3-trimethyl-;Saffron indenone
Latest JECFA evaluation
2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification
Full
Information required
Chemical name
2,3,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one
JECFA number
2047
CAS number
54440-17-4
FEMA number
4556
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight
174.24
Chemical formula
C12H14O
Physical form/odour
Colourless to clear yellow liquid; Herbal spicy saffron leather tobacco aroma
Solubility
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol
Sparingly soluble
Boiling point (°C)
250-252°
Assay min %
95%
Acid value max
Refractive index
1.532-1.542
Specific gravity
1.015-1.025
Other requirements
ID Test
HNMR IR MS
Spectrum