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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
3-Ethyl-2-hydroxy-4-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
3-Ethyl-2-hyudroxy-4-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one |
| JECFA number |
422 |
| CAS number |
42348-12-9 |
| FEMA number |
3453 |
| COE number |
11077 |
| FLAVIS number |
07.117 |
| Molecular weight |
140.18 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H12O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
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| Solubility |
slightly insoluble in water; soluble in fat; miscible with ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
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| Assay min % |
99% |
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| Refractive index |
1.481-1.487 |
| Specific gravity |
1.055-1.061 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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