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Flavouring	3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl acetate
Synonym(s)	Cyclohexanol, 3,3,5-trimethyl-, acetate;Homomenthol acetate;Homomenthyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl acetate
JECFA number	2053
CAS number	67859-96-5
FEMA number	4512
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	184.28
Chemical formula	C11H20O2
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Mint herbal lavandin sweet aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	108-110° (13 mm Hg)
Assay min %	90%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.437-1.445
Specific gravity	0.913-0.924 (20°)
Other requirements	SC: 6-7% 3,3,5- Trimethylcyclohexanol
ID Test	HNMR MS
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