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Flavouring	Perillaldehyde propyleneglycol acetal
Synonym(s)	1,3-Dioxolane, 4-methyl-2-[4-(1-methylethenyl)-1-cyclohexen-1-yl]-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	4-methyl-2-(4-(1-methyl ethenyl)-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1,3-dioxolane
JECFA number	1901
CAS number	121199-28-8
FEMA number	4530
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Molecular weight	208.3
Chemical formula	C13H20O2
Physical form/odour	Pale yellowish oily liquid; Fatty spicy herbaceous aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	302-304°
Assay min %	91%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.483-1.493
Specific gravity	0.991-1.001 (20°)
Other requirements	SC: 3-4% Perillaldehyde; 2-3% propyleneglycol
ID Test	MS
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