Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isoamyl phenethyl ether |
Synonym(s) |
(2-(3-methyl butoxy)ethyl) benzene;3-methyl butyl oxyethyl benzene;1-(2-((3-methyl butyl)oxy)ethyl) benzene;(2-(3-methylbutoxy)ethyl) benzene;2-(3-methylbutoxy)ethylbenzene;isopentyl phenethyl ether;Green ether |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-(3-Methylbutoxy)ethylbenzene |
JECFA number |
2136 |
CAS number |
56011-02-0 |
FEMA number |
4635 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
192.3 |
Chemical formula |
C13H20O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless clear liquid; fresh green hyacinth-like aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
109-110º (8 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.477-1.485 |
Specific gravity |
0.897-0.913 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
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