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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Allyl cyclohexane propionate
Synonym(s) Allyl 3-cyclohexane propanoate
Latest JECFA evaluation 1997 (Session 49)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Propenyl cyclohexane propionate
JECFA number 13
CAS number 2705-87-5
FEMA number 2026
COE number 2223
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 196.29
Chemical formula C12H20O2
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid with a pineapple odour
Solubility Soluble in ether, higher oils and fatty oils. Insoluble in glycerine and water
Solubility in ethanol 1ml in 4ml 80% ethanol
Boiling point (°C) 91° (1mm Hg)
Assay min % 98.0%
Acid value max 5
Refractive index 1.457-1.462
Specific gravity 0.945-0.950
Other requirements Allyl alcohol 0.1% max
ID Test IR
Spectrum