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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring (±)-1-Cyclohexylethanol
Synonym(s) (±)-Methylcyclohexylcarbinol; (±)-cyclohexanemethanol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2016 (Session 82)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Cyclohexanemethanol
JECFA number 2221
CAS number 1193-81-3
FEMA number 4794
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 128.21
Chemical formula C8 H16 O
Physical form/odour Clear, colourless liquid / Clean, fresh aroma
Solubility Soluble
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 189°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.465-1.468
Specific gravity 0.923-0.928
Other requirements Isomeric Composition: Racemic
ID Test HNMR, CNMR
Spectrum