Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	alpha-Phellandrene
Synonym(s)	Menthadiene;5-Isopropyl-2-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene;dihydro-p-Cymene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	p-Mentha-1,5-diene
JECFA number	1328
CAS number	99-83-2
FEMA number	2856
COE number
FLAVIS number	01.006
Molecular weight	136.24
Chemical formula	C10H16
Physical form/odour	Colourless to slightly yellow, mobile liquid; peppery, woody, herbaceous aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	175°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	<1.0
Refractive index	1.471-1.477
Specific gravity	0.845-0.855
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
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