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Flavouring	beta-Ionone epoxide
Synonym(s)	4-(1,2-Oxido-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)-3-buten-2-one;beta-Ionone 5,6-epoxide;4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,2-epoxycyclohexyl)-3-buten-2-one
Latest JECFA evaluation	2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	4-(1,2-Epoxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)but-3-en-2-one
JECFA number	1571
CAS number	23267-57-4
FEMA number	4144
COE number
FLAVIS number	07.170
Molecular weight	208.3
Chemical formula	C13H20O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless solid; Sweet berry aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index
Specific gravity
Other requirements	mp: 48°
ID Test	HNMR MS
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