Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Dihydro-beta-ionol
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	1998 (Session 51)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-3-butan-2-ol
JECFA number	395
CAS number	3293-47-8
FEMA number	3627
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	196.33
Chemical formula	C13H24O
Physical form/odour	white solid with a woody odour
Solubility	soluble in common organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	234°
Assay min %	97.0%
Acid value max
Refractive index
Specific gravity
Other requirements	Melting point: 38-40°
ID Test	IR
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