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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Isopropyl cinnamate
Synonym(s) 1-Methylethyl 3-phenylpropenoate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Isopropyl cinnamate
JECFA number 661
CAS number 2147784
FEMA number 2939
COE number 325
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 190.24
Chemical formula C12H14O2
Physical form/odour Colourless viscous liquid, balsamic, sweet and dry amber type odour
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol miscible
Boiling point (°C) 268-270°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.541-1.548
Specific gravity 1.020-1.027
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