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Flavouring	(-)-Menthol 1- and 2-propylene glycol carbonate
Synonym(s)	Frescolat, Type MGC
Latest JECFA evaluation	1998 (Session 51)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Carbonic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester
JECFA number	444
CAS number	156329-82-2
FEMA number	3806
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FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	258.36
Chemical formula	C14H26O4
Physical form/odour	clear colourless liquid
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in oil, alcohol and isopropylene glycol
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	140-143°
Assay min %	98.0%
Acid value max	374.1
Refractive index	1.458
Specific gravity	1.0137
Other requirements	Optical rotation: - 64.3°
ID Test	IR
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