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| Flavouring |
Eucalyptol |
| Synonym(s) |
1,8-Cineole |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
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| Chemical name |
1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane |
| JECFA number |
1234 |
| CAS number |
470-82-6 |
| FEMA number |
2465 |
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| Molecular weight |
154.25 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H18O |
| Physical form/odour |
Colorless mobile liquid; camphor like aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; miscible in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
176-177° |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.454-1.460 |
| Specific gravity |
0.921-0.924 |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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