Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	cis-4-(2,2,3-Trimethylcyclopentyl)butanoic acid
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4-((1R,3S)-2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentyl)butanoic acid
JECFA number	1899
CAS number	957136-80-0
FEMA number	4529
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	198.3
Chemical formula	C12H22O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Sweet aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Very slightly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	140-143°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.461-1.467
Specific gravity	0.955-0.961
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR MS
Spectrum