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Flavouring	(-)-8,9-Dehydrotheaspirone
Synonym(s)	1-Oxaspiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one, 2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-, (S)-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(S)-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-1-oxaspiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one
JECFA number	2059
CAS number	85248-56-2
FEMA number	4518
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	206.28
Chemical formula	C13H18O2
Physical form/odour	Solid; Camphoraceous woody green aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 175-180°
ID Test	MS
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