Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Dimenthyl glutarate
Synonym(s)	Pentanedioic acid, bis[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl] ester (9CI);Glutaric acid, di-(p-menth-3-yl) Ester
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	bis(2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl) glutarate
JECFA number	2250
CAS number	406179-71-3
FEMA number	4604
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.935
Molecular weight	408.61
Chemical formula	C25H44O4
Physical form/odour	Amber amorphous or crystalline solid/Fresh minty aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to Insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Very slightly soluble
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min %	>95%
Acid value max	< 1.0
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: Approx. 40°
ID Test	1H-NMR
Spectrum