Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Terpinyl formate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
p-Menth-1-en-8-yl formate |
JECFA number |
367 |
CAS number |
2153-26-6 |
FEMA number |
3052 |
COE number |
348 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
182.26 |
Chemical formula |
C11H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a floral citrusy, tart, herbaceous odour |
Solubility |
very slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 6 ml 60% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
213-225° |
Assay min % |
95% (by ester determination) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.467-1.473 |
Specific gravity |
0.987-0.993 (15.5°) |
Other requirements |
(equivalence factor for assay = 91.13) |
ID Test |
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