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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
3-(l-Menthoxy)-2-methylpropane-1,2-diol |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2023 (Session 96) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
(l)-2-Methyl-3-[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]oxy-1,2-propanediol |
| JECFA number |
1411 |
| CAS number |
195863-84-4 |
| FEMA number |
3849 |
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| Molecular weight |
244.37 |
| Chemical formula |
C14H28O3 |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; minty, cool aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in hexane; Slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
124° (0.4 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.468-1.474 |
| Specific gravity |
0.978-0.987 (20 °C) |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
HNMR |
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