Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
D,L-Menthol(+/-)-propylene glycol carbonate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
2-Hydroxypropylmenthane-3-yl carbonate |
JECFA number |
1413 |
CAS number |
156324-82-2 |
FEMA number |
3992 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.843 |
Molecular weight |
270.36 |
Chemical formula |
C14H26O4 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Menthol-like aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in most fixed oils, isooctanol, propylene glycol; Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
140-143° |
Assay min % |
87% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.455-1.461 |
Specific gravity |
1.011-1.017 |
Other requirements |
SC: 1-(Hydroxymethyl)ethyl menthane-3-yl carbonate ("d,l-Menthol 2-propylene glycol carbonate") |
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