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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 4-Isopropyl-2-cyclohexenone
Synonym(s) Crypton;Cryptone;dl-Kryptone
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-Isopropylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
JECFA number 1110
CAS number 500-02-7
FEMA number 3939
COE number 11127
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 138.21
Chemical formula C9H14O
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; woody minty herbaceous
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 198°
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.481-1.490
Specific gravity 0.930-0.950
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