Allyl cyclohexanehexanoate has a weak fatty, fruity odor and is used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Identification
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CAS.No.:
7493-66-5
FL.No.:
9.492
FEMA.No.:
2025
NAS.No.:
2025
CoE.No.:
2180
EINECS.No.:
n/a
JECFA.No.:
16
Regulatory Status
CoE: n/a
FDA: 21 CFR 172.515
FDA (other): n/a
JECFA: ADI: Acceptable. No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavoring agent (1996).
Usage
Reported uses (ppm): (FEMA, 1994)
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Food Category
Usual
Max.
Alcoholic beverages
2
4
Baked goods
13.13
17.88
Frozen dairy
2.94
8.81
Gelatins, puddings
6.5
10.8
Nonalcoholic beverages
1.75
3.13
Soft candy
10.38
14.94
Natural occurrence
Not reported found in nature.
Preparation
Allyl cvclohexanehexanoate is prepared by direct esterification of the acid with allyl alcohol.
