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Flavouring	Heptanal propyleneglycol acetal
Synonym(s)	Heptanal, cyclic propylene acetal
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Hexyl-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane
JECFA number	1739
CAS number	895487
FEMA number	4368
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	172.27
Chemical formula	C10H20O2
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Green, fatty aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	217-218°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.425-1.430
Specific gravity	0.889-0.895
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
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