Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Cinnamyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
3-Phenylallyl acetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Cinnamyl acetate |
JECFA number |
650 |
CAS number |
103-54-8 |
FEMA number |
2293 |
COE number |
208 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
176.22 |
Chemical formula |
C11H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to slightly yellow liquid, sweet, balsamic, floral odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
262-265° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
3 |
Refractive index |
1.539-1.544 |
Specific gravity |
1.047-1.054 |
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