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| Flavouring |
alpha-Terpineol |
| Synonym(s) |
1-p-Menthen-8-ol |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
p-Menth-1-en-8-ol |
| JECFA number |
366 |
| CAS number |
98-55-5 |
| FEMA number |
3045 |
| COE number |
62 |
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| Molecular weight |
154.25 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H18O |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless, viscous liquid with a lilac-like odour |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in glycerol and water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 2 ml 70% alcohol; 1 ml in 4 ml 60% alcohol |
| Boiling point (°C) |
217° |
| Assay min % |
96.0% |
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| Refractive index |
1.482-1.485 |
| Specific gravity |
0.930-0.936 |
| Other requirements |
Optical rotation: -35° to -15° |
| ID Test |
IR |
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