Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	d-8-p-Menthene-1,2-epoxide
Synonym(s)	D-1,2-Epoxylimonene;D-Limonene 1,2-epoxide
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(4R)-1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane
JECFA number	2145
CAS number	1195-92-2
FEMA number	4655
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	152.23
Chemical formula	C10H16O
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale yellow liquid; fresh clean citrus aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	198º
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.464-1.474
Specific gravity	0.926-0.936 (20°)
Other requirements	Optical rotation: -69 to 72º (20ºC)
ID Test	MS
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