Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(1-Methyl-2-(1,2,2-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ylmethyl)cyclopropyl)methanol
Synonym(s)	Javanol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1-methyl-2-(1,2,2-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ylmethyl)cyclopropyl)methanol
JECFA number	2254
CAS number	198404-98-7
FEMA number	4776
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	222.37
Chemical formula	C15H26O
Physical form/odour	Liquid/Strong musky, sweet, balsamic woody aroma reminiscent of sandalwood
Solubility	very slightly soluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	268 °
Assay min %	>95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.4820 - 1.4880
Specific gravity	0.941 - 0.951 (20 °)
Other requirements	1S,2S 55% 1R,2R 40%
ID Test	MS, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR
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