Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	trans-Carvone-5,6-oxide
Synonym(s)	trans-Carvone oxide
Latest JECFA evaluation	2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	5,6-Epoxy-p-menth-8-en-2-one
JECFA number	1572
CAS number	18383-49-8
FEMA number	4084
COE number
FLAVIS number	16.042
Molecular weight	166.22
Chemical formula	C10H14O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Sweet spicy aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	105° (5 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.481-1.487
Specific gravity	1.027-1.033
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR MS
Spectrum