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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Santalol (alpha & beta)
Synonym(s) Argeol;Arheol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Mixture of 2-Methyl-5-(2,3-dimethyltricyclo[2.2.1.0(2.6)]hept-3-yl)pent-2-en-1-ol and 2-Methyl-5-(2-methy-3-methyenebicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)pent-3-en-1-ol
JECFA number 984
CAS number 11031-45-1
FEMA number 3006
COE number 74
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 220.36
Chemical formula C15H24O
Physical form/odour Almost colourless, viscous liquid; Very rich, warm-woody, sweet, tenacious odour.
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in oils; poorly soluble in propylene glycol and glycerin.
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 302°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.498-1.509
Specific gravity 0.965-0.975
Other requirements [60-65% alpha, 30-35% beta form]
ID Test IR
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