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Flavouring	1,5,5,9-Tetramethyl-13-oxatricyclo(8.3.0.0(4.9))tridecane
Synonym(s)	Ambrox
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylnaphtho(2,1-b)furan
JECFA number	1240
CAS number	3738-00-9
FEMA number	3471
COE number
FLAVIS number	13.072
Molecular weight	236.4
Chemical formula	C16H28O
Physical form/odour	White crystalline solid
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 75-85°
ID Test	NMR
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