Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
p-Menth-8-en-1-ol |
Synonym(s) |
beta-Terpineol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl-1-cyclohexanol |
JECFA number |
374 |
CAS number |
138-87-4 |
FEMA number |
3564 |
COE number |
10254 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
154.25 |
Chemical formula |
C10H18O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless, slightly viscous liquid with a pungent woody-earthy odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water, alcohol, and oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
210° |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.482-1.485 |
Specific gravity |
0.930-0.936 |
Other requirements |
Congealing point 24° |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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