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Flavouring	(+/-)-2-Hydroxypiperitone
Synonym(s)	Buchu camphor;Barosma camphor;2-Hydroxy-p-menth-1-en-3-one;1-p-Menthen-2-ol-3-one;1-Methyl-4-isopropyl-1-cyclohexen-2-ol-3-one;Buccocamphor
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-hydroxy-6-isopropyl-3-methylcyclohex-2-enone
JECFA number	2038
CAS number	490-03-9
FEMA number	4143
COE number
FLAVIS number	07.168
Molecular weight	168.23
Chemical formula	C10H16O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale yellow crystals; Minty tea aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	231-233°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 78-85°
ID Test	HNMR MS
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