Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3,6-Dimethyl-2,3,3a,4,5,7a-hexahydrobenzofuran |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
3,6-Dimethyl-2,3,3a,4,5,7a-hexahydro-1-benzofuran |
JECFA number |
2133 |
CAS number |
70786-44-6 |
FEMA number |
4315 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.198 |
Molecular weight |
152.23 |
Chemical formula |
C10H16O |
Physical form/odour |
Clear almost colourless liquid; herbal dill-like aroma |
Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
207-208° |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.478-1.481 |
Specific gravity |
0.966-0.970 |
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