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Flavouring	(1R,2S,5R)-N-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanecarboxamide
Synonym(s)	(1R,2S,5R)-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-2-propan-N-(4-2-ylcyclohexane-1-carboxamide;N-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-p-menthane-carboxamide
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(1R,2S,5R)-N-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexanecarboxamide
JECFA number	2079
CAS number	68489-09-8
FEMA number	4681
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	289.42
Chemical formula	C18H27NO2
Physical form/odour	White crystals; cool minty aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; sparingly soluble in avocado oil
Solubility in ethanol	Sparingly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 177-178°
ID Test	MS IR HNMR
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