Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Allyl cyclohexane valerate |
Synonym(s) |
Allyl cyclohexyl valerate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Propenyl 5-cyclohexane pentanoate |
JECFA number |
15 |
CAS number |
7493-68-7 |
FEMA number |
2027 |
COE number |
474 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
224.34 |
Chemical formula |
C14H24O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid with a pineapple/mixed fruity odour |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, essential oils and flavour materials, and poorly soluble in propylene glycol |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
119° (1mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.4605 (22°) |
Specific gravity |
0.942-0.947 |
Other requirements |
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