Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Cyclopentanone |
Synonym(s) |
Ketocyclopentane;Ketopentamethylene;Dumasin;Adipic ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Cyclopentanone |
JECFA number |
1101 |
CAS number |
120-92-3 |
FEMA number |
3910 |
COE number |
11050 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
84.12 |
Chemical formula |
C5H8O |
Physical form/odour |
liquid; agreeable odour somewhat like peppermint |
Solubility |
water; miscible in ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
130-131° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.432-1.438 |
Specific gravity |
0.950-0.960 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS IR NMR |
Spectrum |
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