Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-(l-Menthoxy)ethanol
Synonym(s)	2-(p-Menthan-3-yloxy) ethanol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-[[5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]oxy]-ethanol
JECFA number	1853
CAS number	38618-23-4
FEMA number	4154
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	200.36
Chemical formula	C12H24O2
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless viscous liquid; Minty aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	99-100° (2 mm Hg)
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.457-1.467
Specific gravity	0.920-0.940
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum