Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
l-8-p-Menthene-1,2-epoxide |
Synonym(s) |
L-1,2-Epoxylimonene;L-Limonene 1,2-epoxide |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
(4S)-1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane |
JECFA number |
2146 |
CAS number |
203719-53-3 |
FEMA number |
4656 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
152.23 |
Chemical formula |
C10H16O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; cool minty aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
197-199º |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.464-1.474 |
Specific gravity |
0.926-0.936 (20°) |
Other requirements |
Optical rotation: +73 to 78º (20ºC) |
ID Test |
MS |
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