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| Flavouring |
2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-oxacyclopentane |
| Synonym(s) |
Acetone propylene glycol ketal |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-dioxolane |
| JECFA number |
929 |
| CAS number |
1193-11-9 |
| FEMA number |
3441 |
| COE number |
11423 |
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| Molecular weight |
116.16 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H12O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a mild, musty, sweet odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in water; organic solvents, oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
| Boiling point (°C) |
98-99° |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.393-1.398 |
| Specific gravity |
0.899-0.905 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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