Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	p-Cymene
Synonym(s)	Cymene;p-Isopropyltoluene;1-Methyl-4-isopropylbenzene;p-Methylcumene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-Isopropyl-4-methylbenzene
JECFA number	1325
CAS number	99-87-6
FEMA number	2356
COE number
FLAVIS number	01.002
Molecular weight	134.22
Chemical formula	C10H14
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale yellow mobile liquid; citrusy aroma reminiscent of lemon
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	177°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max	<1.0
Refractive index	1.484-1.491
Specific gravity	0.853-0.855
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum