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Flavouring	Tetramethylethylcyclohexenone (mixture of isomers)
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Mixture of 5-Ethyl-2,3,4,5-tetramethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one and 5-Ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one
JECFA number	1111
CAS number	17369-60-7
FEMA number	3061
COE number	168
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	180.29
Chemical formula	C12H20O
Physical form/odour	Almost colourless, oily liquid; warm carmellic fruity,spicy odour; pleasant carmellic fruity flavor
Solubility	slightly soluble in water;soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	113-115°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.485-1.490
Specific gravity	0.927-0.934
Other requirements	[29% 5-ethyl-2,3,4,5- and 68% 5-ethyl-3,4,5,6-]
ID Test	NMR
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