Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-oxacyclopentane |
Synonym(s) |
Acetone propylene glycol ketal |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-dioxolane |
JECFA number |
929 |
CAS number |
1193-11-9 |
FEMA number |
3441 |
COE number |
11423 |
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Molecular weight |
116.16 |
Chemical formula |
C6H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a mild, musty, sweet odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water; organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
98-99° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.393-1.398 |
Specific gravity |
0.899-0.905 |
Other requirements |
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