Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	5-Isopropyl-2,6-diethyl-2-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran
Synonym(s)	2,6-diethyl-2-methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran;2,6-diethyl-5-isopropyl-2-methyltetrahydropyran;5-isopropyl-2,6-diethyl-2-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,6-Diethyl-5-isopropyl-2-methyl-tetrahydropyran
JECFA number	2140
CAS number	1120363-98-5
FEMA number	4680
COE number
FLAVIS number	13.200
Molecular weight	198.35
Chemical formula	C13H26O
Physical form/odour	Colorless to yellow liquid; fresh aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	93º (7.5 mmHg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.444-1.446
Specific gravity	0.860-0.867
Other requirements
ID Test	MS IR HNMR
Spectrum