Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Phenylpropyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
Hydrocinnamyl acetate;beta-Phenylpropyl acetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Benzenepropanol acetate |
JECFA number |
638 |
CAS number |
122-72-5 |
FEMA number |
2890 |
COE number |
222 |
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Molecular weight |
178.23 |
Chemical formula |
C11H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid, floral spicy odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
244-245° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.494-1.498 |
Specific gravity |
1.011-1.020 |
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