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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 10-Hydroxymethylene-2-pinene
Synonym(s) Homomyrtenol;Nopol;2-Norpinene-2-ethanol, 6,6-dimethyl-;2-Hydroxyethyl-6,6-dimethyl-bicyclo[3,1,1]-hept-2-ene
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-ethanol
JECFA number 986
CAS number 128-50-7
FEMA number 3938
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 166.26
Chemical formula C11H18O
Physical form/odour Colroless, slight viscous liquid; mild woody camphoraceous odour
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents and oils
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 230°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.490-1.500
Specific gravity 0.965-0.973
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