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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 5-Methyl-5-hexen-2-one
Synonym(s) Isobutylidene acetone
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 5-Methylhex-5-en-2-one
JECFA number 1119
CAS number 489673
FEMA number 3365
COE number 11150
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 112.17
Chemical formula C7H12O
Physical form/odour Colourless to pale yellow liquid; strong fatty, green citrus-like odour
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in fats
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 148-149°
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.428-1.433
Specific gravity 0.862-0.868
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