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Flavouring	Sclareolide
Synonym(s)	Norambrienolide;[3aR-(3a.alpha, 5a.beta, 9a.alpha, 9b.beta)]-Decahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylnaphtho[2,1-b]furan-2(1H)-one
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Decahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylnaphtho(2,1b)furan-2(1H)-one
JECFA number	1165
CAS number	564-20-5
FEMA number	3794
COE number
FLAVIS number	16.055
Molecular weight	250.38
Chemical formula	C16H26O2
Physical form/odour	White crystalline powder; warm musky or woody aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water and oils; soluble in acetone and toluene
Solubility in ethanol	slightly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 124.4º
ID Test	HNMR IR
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