Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3,3,5-Trimethyl cyclohexanol |
Synonym(s) |
Cyclonol;Homomenthol;1-Methyl-3,3,-dimethyl cyclohexan-5-ol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
3,3,5-Trimethyl cyclohexanol |
JECFA number |
1099 |
CAS number |
116-02-9 |
FEMA number |
3962 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
142.24 |
Chemical formula |
C9H18O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless crystals; menthol-like camphorous odour |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
193-196° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
m.p. 30-34 ° |
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