Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
1,2,5,6-Tetrahydrocuminic acid |
Synonym(s) |
4-(1-Methylethyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid;4-Isopropyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-(4-Isopropylcyclohex-3-enyl) carboxylic acid |
JECFA number |
976 |
CAS number |
71298-42-5 |
FEMA number |
3731 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
168.24 |
Chemical formula |
C10H16O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Crystalline solid; cuminic, sweaty odour |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water (0.01%); soluble in fats (10% in vegetable oil) |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
m.p. 61° |
ID Test |
NMR |
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