Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,6-Dimethyl-6-hepten-1-ol |
Synonym(s) |
alpha-Melonol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2,6-Dimethylhept-7-en-1-ol |
JECFA number |
348 |
CAS number |
36806-46-9 |
FEMA number |
3663 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
02.011 |
Molecular weight |
142.24 |
Chemical formula |
C9H18O |
Physical form/odour |
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Solubility |
insoluble in water, soluble in fixed oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
62° (1 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
90% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.451 |
Specific gravity |
0.841-0.846 |
Other requirements |
SC: 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one |
ID Test |
IR |
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