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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-Hydroxy-2-cyclohexen-1-one |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Methyl-3,4-cyclohexanedione;3-Methyl-1,2-cyclohexanedione |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Hydroxy-2-cyclohexen-1-one |
| JECFA number |
424 |
| CAS number |
10316-66-2 |
| FEMA number |
3458 |
| COE number |
11046 |
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| Molecular weight |
112.13 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H8O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
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| Solubility |
soluble in water, ethanol, fat |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
53° (2.2 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99.3% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
NA |
| Specific gravity |
NA |
| Other requirements |
Melting range 35-38° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
 
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