Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Vanillin 3-(l-menthoxy)propane-1,2-diol acetal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-Methoxy-4-[4-[[[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]oxy]methyl]-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]-phenol
JECFA number	1879
CAS number	180964-47-0
FEMA number	3904
COE number
FLAVIS number	02.248
Molecular weight	364.48
Chemical formula	C21H32O5
Physical form/odour	Colourless powder; Minty aroma with vanilla undertones
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats, non-polar solvents and acetone
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	94%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 78-80°; SC: Vanillin (2-3%)
ID Test	HNMR MS
Spectrum