Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Ethylhexyl benzoate |
Synonym(s) |
1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-, benzoate;2-Ethyl-1-hexanol benzoate;Benzoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-ethylhexyl benzoate |
JECFA number |
2068 |
CAS number |
5444-75-7 |
FEMA number |
4630 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
234.33 |
Chemical formula |
C15H22O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless clear oily liquid; Ethereal aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
120-121° (3 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.487-1.497 |
Specific gravity |
0.963-0.973 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
![](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/jecfa/img/jecfa73/2068-ms.gif)
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