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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Cyclohexyl acetate
Synonym(s) Cyclohexane acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Cyclohexyl acetate
JECFA number 1093
CAS number 622-45-7
FEMA number 2349
COE number 217
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 142.19
Chemical formula C8H14O2
Physical form/odour Oily liquid; odour reminiscent of amyl acetate
Solubility Insoluble in water; miscible in ether
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 175-177°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.436-1.443
Specific gravity 0.971-0.978
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