Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	alpha-Amylcinnamyl alcohol
Synonym(s)	alpha-Pentylcinnamyl alcohol;2-Benzylideneheptanol;n-Amylcinnamic alcohol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Pentyl-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol
JECFA number	674
CAS number	101-85-9
FEMA number	2065
COE number	79
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	204.31
Chemical formula	C14H20O
Physical form/odour	Colourless to slightly yellow liquid, light floral note
Solubility	insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	miscible
Boiling point (°C)	141° (5 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.533-1.540
Specific gravity	0.954-0.962
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum