Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-Methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one
Synonym(s)	3-Methyl-D2-cyclohexenone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-Methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
JECFA number	1107
CAS number	1193-18-6
FEMA number	3360
COE number	11134
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	110.16
Chemical formula	C7H10O
Physical form/odour	Clear liquid; medicinal, phenolic, mild cherry odour
Solubility	miscible in water
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	199-200°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.490-1.498
Specific gravity	0.967-0.972
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum