Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	p-Menth-1-en-9-al
Synonym(s)	Carvomenthenal
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	p-Menth-1-en-9-al
JECFA number	971
CAS number	29548-14-9
FEMA number	3178
COE number	10347
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	152.24
Chemical formula	C10H16O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; powerful spicy, herbaceous odour
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	95° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.458-1.466
Specific gravity	0.904-0.916 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum