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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Menthyl propionate |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2018 (Session 86) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl propionate |
| JECFA number |
2247 |
| CAS number |
86014-82-6 |
| FEMA number |
4510 |
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| Molecular weight |
212.34 |
| Chemical formula |
C13H24O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear colorless liquid/fruity cool aroma |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Sparingly soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
246-247º |
| Assay min % |
>95% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.444-1.449 |
| Specific gravity |
0.918-0.923 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
MS |
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