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Flavouring	dl-Isomenthol
Synonym(s)	Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1-alpha,2-beta,5-beta)-(±)-; Menthol, trans-1,3,cis-1,4-(±)-; (±)-Isomenthol; Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1-alpha,2-beta,5-beta)-; Isomenthol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol
JECFA number	2249
CAS number	3623-52-7
FEMA number	4729
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	156.27
Chemical formula	C10H20O
Physical form/odour	Solid/cool minty aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Sparingly soluble
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min %	>95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 82º; racemic mixture
ID Test	MS, 1H-NMR, IR
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