Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Allyl phenylacetate |
Synonym(s) |
Allyl alpha-toluate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Propenyl phenylacetate |
JECFA number |
17 |
CAS number |
1797-74-6 |
FEMA number |
2039 |
COE number |
2162 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
176.22 |
Chemical formula |
C11H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless, slightly viscous liquid with a honey-like odour |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
89-93° (3mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.5122 (13.5°) |
Specific gravity |
1.033-1.041 |
Other requirements |
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