Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-Acetyl-6-t-butyl-1,1-dimethylindan
Synonym(s)	ABDI
Latest JECFA evaluation	2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	4-Acetyl-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1,1-dimethylindane
JECFA number	812
CAS number	13171-00-1
FEMA number	3653
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	244.38
Chemical formula	C17H24O
Physical form/odour	almost white crystals with a musky, sweet, animal odour
Solubility	insoluble in water, soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 68-70°
ID Test	IR
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