Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Aminoacetophenone |
Synonym(s) |
2-Acetyl aniline;2-Acetylphenylamine |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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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 |
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Refractive index |
1.612-1.619 |
Specific gravity |
1.115-1.121 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
CNMR |
Spectrum |
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