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Flavouring	Linalyl cinnamate
Synonym(s)	3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl cinnamate;3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl beta-phenylacrylate;3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl 3-phenylpropenoate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1,5-Dimethyl-1-vinylhex-4-enyl-3-phenylpropenoate
JECFA number	668
CAS number	78-37-5
FEMA number	2641
COE number	329
FLAVIS number	09.736
Molecular weight	284.4
Chemical formula	C19H24O2
Physical form/odour	Almost colourless, oily, somewhat viscous liquid, mild, balsamic, sweet, slightly herbaceous, floral odour
Solubility	insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	miscible
Boiling point (°C)	353°
Assay min %	94%
Acid value max	6
Refractive index	1.540-1.545
Specific gravity	0.985-0.995
Other requirements	SC: linalool
ID Test	IR
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