Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-L-Menthoxypropane-1,2-diol
Synonym(s)	3-l-(p-Menthane-3-yloxy)-1,2-propanediol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-(1-Methoxy)propane-1,2-diol
JECFA number	1408
CAS number	87061-04-9
FEMA number	3784
COE number
FLAVIS number	02.224
Molecular weight	230.35
Chemical formula	C13H26O3
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Minty, vanilla aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fat; Very slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	121-125° (0.25 mm Hg)
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.472-1.476
Specific gravity	0.989-0.999
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum