Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Methyl beta-phenylglycidate
Synonym(s)	(±)-methyl 2,3-epoxycinnamate;methyl 3-phenyl oxirane-2-carboxylate;methyl 3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylate;3-phenyl glycidic acid methyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Methyl 3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylate
JECFA number	2144
CAS number	37161-74-3
FEMA number	4654
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	178.18
Chemical formula	C10H10O3
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid; fresh fruity aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	252-254º
Assay min %	85%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.524-1.532
Specific gravity	1.161-1.172 (20°)
Other requirements	SC: 10-12% ethyl beta-phenylglycidate
ID Test	MS HNMR
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