Food safety and quality
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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 |
COE number |
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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 |
Other requirements |
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