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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring d-Limonen-10-ol
Synonym(s) (+)-(R)-p-Mentha-1,8(10)-dien-9-ol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (R)-2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)prop-2-en-1-ol
JECFA number 1903
CAS number 38142-45-9
FEMA number 4504
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 152.23
Chemical formula C10H16O
Physical form/odour Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Clean citrus aroma with mint undertones
Solubility Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 239-240°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.495-1.505
Specific gravity 0.955-0.977 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test MS
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