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 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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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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