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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Isoeugenyl ethyl ether
Synonym(s) 2-Ethoxy-5-propenylanisole;Isoeugenol ethyl ether;O-Ethylisoeugenol;Ethylisoeugenol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1-Ethoxy-2-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene
JECFA number 1267
CAS number 7784-67-0
FEMA number 2472
COE number
FLAVIS number 04.017
Molecular weight 192.26
Chemical formula C12H16O2
Physical form/odour Crystalline solid; mild, sweet, balsamic-carnation-like, warm and floral aroma with faintly spicy, vanilla-like undertone
Solubility Almost insoluble in water, miscible in oils
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Boiling point (°C) NA
Assay min % 96%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index NA
Specific gravity NA
Other requirements mp: 63-64°
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