Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Benzyl 2-methoxyethyl acetal |
Synonym(s) |
Acetaldehyde benzyl 2-methoxyethyl mixed acetal;1-Benzyloxy-1-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-Benzyloxy-1-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane |
JECFA number |
840 |
CAS number |
7492-39-9 |
FEMA number |
2148 |
COE number |
523 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
210.27 |
Chemical formula |
C12H18O3 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a mild, sweet, green-fruity odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
161-162° (10 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% (sum of named cpd and starting materials) |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.479-1.489 |
Specific gravity |
1.019-1.025 |
Other requirements |
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