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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring (1-Methyl-2-(1,2,2-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ylmethyl)cyclopropyl)methanol
Synonym(s) Javanol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1-methyl-2-(1,2,2-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ylmethyl)cyclopropyl)methanol
JECFA number 2254
CAS number 198404-98-7
FEMA number 4776
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 222.37
Chemical formula C15H26O
Physical form/odour Liquid/Strong musky, sweet, balsamic woody aroma reminiscent of sandalwood
Solubility very slightly soluble
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 268 °
Assay min % >95%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.4820 - 1.4880
Specific gravity 0.941 - 0.951 (20 °)
Other requirements 1S,2S 55% 1R,2R 40%
ID Test MS, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR
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