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Flavouring	beta-Isomethylionone
Synonym(s)	3-Buten-2-one, 3-methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl);3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one
Latest JECFA evaluation	2014 (Session 79)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(3E)-3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one
JECFA number	2186
CAS number	79-89-0
FEMA number	4151
COE number	650
FLAVIS number	07.041
Molecular weight	206.32
Chemical formula	C14H22O
Physical form/odour	Colourless solid, Warm floral aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 62°
ID Test	HNMR
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