Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Cyclohexaneethyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
Cyclohexylethyl acetate;Hexahydrophenethyl acetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Cyclohexylethyl acetate |
JECFA number |
964 |
CAS number |
21722-83-8 |
FEMA number |
2348 |
COE number |
218 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
170.25 |
Chemical formula |
C10H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless oily liquid; powerful, sweet-fruity odour of considerable tenacity. |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
211° (766 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.442-1.450 |
Specific gravity |
0.945-0.948 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
Spectrum |
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