Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(±)2-[(2-p-Menthoxy)ethoxy]ethanol
Synonym(s)	2-[2-(2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexyloxy)-ethoxy]-ethanol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-(2-((2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl)oxy)ethoxy)ethan-1-ol
JECFA number	2251
CAS number	28804-53-7
FEMA number	4718
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Molecular weight	244.37
Chemical formula	C14H28O3
Physical form/odour	Colorless viscous liquid/Minty herbal aroma with fruity notes
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	97° (0.2 mmHg)
Assay min %	>95% (as a sum of the + and – isomers; racemic mixture)
Acid value max	NA
Refractive index	1.444 -1.484
Specific gravity	0.947 - 0.987 (20°); 0.945 -0.985 (25°)
Other requirements	(1R, 2S, 5R) (1S, 2R, 5S)
ID Test	MS, 1H-NMR, IR
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