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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
1,2,5,6-Tetrahydrocuminic acid |
| Synonym(s) |
4-(1-Methylethyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid;4-Isopropyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
1-(4-Isopropylcyclohex-3-enyl) carboxylic acid |
| JECFA number |
976 |
| CAS number |
71298-42-5 |
| FEMA number |
3731 |
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| Molecular weight |
168.24 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H16O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Crystalline solid; cuminic, sweaty odour |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water (0.01%); soluble in fats (10% in vegetable oil) |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
NA |
| Specific gravity |
NA |
| Other requirements |
m.p. 61° |
| ID Test |
NMR |
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