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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring l-Bornyl acetate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (1S,2R,4S)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol acetate
JECFA number 1864
CAS number 5655-61-8
FEMA number 4080
COE number
FLAVIS number 09.848
Molecular weight 196.29
Chemical formula C12H20O2
Physical form/odour Colourless solid; Sweet herbaceous odour
Solubility Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 224-226°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.456-1.462
Specific gravity 0.981-0.987
Other requirements m.p. = 29°
ID Test HNMR
Spectrum