Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-)-N,N-Dimethyl menthyl succinamide
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	N,N-Dimethyl N'-(3-menthyl) succinamide
JECFA number	1602
CAS number	544714-08-1
FEMA number	4230
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	282.43
Chemical formula	C16H30O2N2
Physical form/odour	Clear yellow to orange liquid; Cool minty aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	380°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	3
Refractive index	1.522-1.530
Specific gravity	0.965-0.975
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR
Spectrum