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| Flavouring |
2-Hexylidene cyclopentanone |
| Synonym(s) |
Jasmalone;alpha-Hexylidene cyclopentanone |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Hexylidenecyclopentanone |
| JECFA number |
1106 |
| CAS number |
17373-89-6 |
| FEMA number |
2573 |
| COE number |
167 |
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| Molecular weight |
166.26 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H18O |
| Physical form/odour |
Pale yellowish oily liquid; powerful warm-floral and green-fruity odour with spicy herbaceous undertones |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
240° |
| Assay min % |
98% |
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| Refractive index |
1.477-1.484 |
| Specific gravity |
0.907-0.914 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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