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Flavouring	l-Fenchone
Synonym(s)	Alpha-fenchone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2014 (Session 79)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(1R,4S)-1,3,3-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
JECFA number	2200
CAS number	7787-20-4
FEMA number	4519
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	152.23
Chemical formula	C10H16O
Physical form/odour	Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid, Camphor herbal earthy woody aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	192-194°C
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.461-1.465
Specific gravity	0.941-0.946
Other requirements	Optical rotation: [?]20D= -55 to -47.5
ID Test	MS
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