Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Isojasmone
Synonym(s)	Dihydrojasmone;n-Hexylidene cyclopentanone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Mixture of 2-Hexylcyclopent-2-en-1-one and 2-Hexylidenecyclypentanone
JECFA number	1115
CAS number	11050-62-7
FEMA number	3552
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	166.26
Chemical formula	C11H18O
Physical form/odour	Yellow, yellow-brown liquid; green odour reminiscent of jasmine
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in hexane and fats
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	144° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.472-1.477
Specific gravity	0.917-0.924
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum