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Flavouring	Vetiveryl acetate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,8a-Octahydro-4,8-dimethyl-2-(1-methylethylidene)-6-azulenol acetate
JECFA number	1867
CAS number	117-98-6
FEMA number	4218
COE number	11887
FLAVIS number	09.821
Molecular weight	262.39
Chemical formula	C17H26O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless solid; Sweet woody aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 73°
ID Test	HNMR
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