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| Flavouring |
2,6-Dimethyl-10-methylene-2,6,11-dodecatrienal |
| Synonym(s) |
beta-Sinensal |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2,6-Dimethyl-10-methylene-2,6,11-dodecatrienal |
| JECFA number |
1227 |
| CAS number |
60066-88-8 |
| FEMA number |
3141 |
| COE number |
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| FLAVIS number |
05.130 |
| Molecular weight |
218.34 |
| Chemical formula |
C15H22O |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless to orange liquid; citrus-like aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
180° (1 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99% (sum of isomers) |
| Acid value max |
3 |
| Refractive index |
1.504-1.513 |
| Specific gravity |
0.917-0.923 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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