Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Menthyl formate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl formate
JECFA number	2246
CAS number	2230-90-2
FEMA number	4509
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	184.28
Chemical formula	C11H20O2
Physical form/odour	Clear colorless liquid/Sweet minty aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Sparingly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	219-220°
Assay min %	>95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.446-1.452
Specific gravity	0.933-0.939
Other requirements	racemic mixture
ID Test	MS, IR
Spectrum