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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 2-Aminoacetophenone
Synonym(s) 2-Acetyl aniline;2-Acetylphenylamine
Latest JECFA evaluation 2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1-(2-Aminophenyl)ethanone
JECFA number 2043
CAS number 551-93-9
FEMA number 3906
COE number 2041
FLAVIS number 11.008
Molecular weight 135.17
Chemical formula C8H9NO
Physical form/odour Light yellow to dark greenish-yellow liquid; Fruity, spicy animalistic aroma
Solubility Soluble in fats, acetone; Very slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 85-90° (0.5 mm Hg)
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.612-1.619
Specific gravity 1.115-1.121
Other requirements
ID Test CNMR
Spectrum