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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Allyl propionate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Propenyl propanoate
JECFA number 1
CAS number 2408-20-0
FEMA number 2040
COE number 2094
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 114.15
Chemical formula C6H12O2
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid with a sharp sour apple/apricot odour
Solubility
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C) 122-123°
Assay min % 99%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.4105
Specific gravity 0.914 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test IR
Spectrum