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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Cycloionone
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 6,7,8,8a-Tetrahydro-2,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-5H-1-benzopyran
JECFA number 1239
CAS number 5552-30-7
FEMA number 3822
COE number
FLAVIS number 13.165
Molecular weight 192.3
Chemical formula C13H20O
Physical form/odour Clear liquid
Solubility Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Boiling point (°C) 240°
Assay min % 96.7%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.499-1.505
Specific gravity 0.950-0.955
Other requirements
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