Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl 4-phenylbutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
Butyric acid, 4-phenyl- ethyl ester;Ethyl 4-phenylbutanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl 4-phenylbutyrate |
JECFA number |
1458 |
CAS number |
10031-93-3 |
FEMA number |
2453 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.728 |
Molecular weight |
192.26 |
Chemical formula |
C12H16O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless slightly oily liquid; Fruity, floral aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in oils; Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
141-144° (12 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.489-1.495 |
Specific gravity |
0.986-0.992 |
Other requirements |
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