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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Myrcenyl methyl ether |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
7-Methoxy-7-methyl-3-methylidene-oct-1-ene |
| JECFA number |
2139 |
| CAS number |
24202-00-4 |
| FEMA number |
4592 |
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| Molecular weight |
168.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H20O |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; piney resinous aroma |
| Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in non-polar sovents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Slightly soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
208-210º |
| Assay min % |
96% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.455-1.461 |
| Specific gravity |
0.841-0.849 (20°) |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
MS |
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