Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Cyclohexanone
Synonym(s)	Ketohexamethylene;Anon;Sextone;Nadone;Cyclohexyl ketone;Pimelic ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Cyclohexanone
JECFA number	1100
CAS number	108-94-1
FEMA number	3909
COE number	11047
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	98.14
Chemical formula	C6H10O
Physical form/odour	Oily liquid; odour reminiscent of peppermint and acetone
Solubility	water; ether; chloroform; organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	154-156°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.447-1.453
Specific gravity	0.947-0.950
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum