Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
1-Methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene |
Synonym(s) |
2,3-Dihydrotoluene |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-Methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene |
JECFA number |
1344 |
CAS number |
1489-56-1 |
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Molecular weight |
94.16 |
Chemical formula |
C7H10 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless oily liquid; Light fruity aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in most fixed oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
118-120° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
<1.0 |
Refractive index |
1.446-1.452 |
Specific gravity |
0.846-0.853 |
Other requirements |
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