Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Cycloheptadeca-9-en-1-one
Synonym(s)	Cycloheptadenen-9-one-1;9-Cycloheptadecen-1-one;Civetone;Civettone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Cycloheptadec-9-en-1-one
JECFA number	1401
CAS number	542-46-1
FEMA number	3425
COE number
FLAVIS number	07.110
Molecular weight	250.43
Chemical formula	C17H30O
Physical form/odour	White or colourless crystalline mass; Musky aroma
Solubility	Soluble in oils; Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index
Specific gravity
Other requirements	mp: 32°
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum