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Flavouring	2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienyl methanal
Synonym(s)	Dehydro-beta-cyclocitral;1,1,3-Trimethyl-2-formylcyclohexa-2,4-diene;Safranal;2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadienal;2,3-Dihydro-2,2,6-trimethylbenzaldehyde
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-diene-1-carbaldehyde
JECFA number	977
CAS number	116-26-7
FEMA number	3389
COE number	10383
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	150.22
Chemical formula	C10H14O
Physical form/odour	Pale yellowish oily liquid; powerful, sweet green-floral and somewh/ tobacco-herbaceous odour.
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	70° (1 mm Hg);
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.525-1.533
Specific gravity	0.968-0.980 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum