Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	p-Methoxy-alpha-methyl-cinnamaldehyde
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4'-Methoxy-2-methylcinnamaldehyde
JECFA number	689
CAS number	65405-67-6
FEMA number	3182
COE number	584
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	176.21
Chemical formula	C11H12O2
Physical form/odour	Deep yellow to orange liquid
Solubility	insoluble in water; insoluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	miscible
Boiling point (°C)	106-109° (0.1 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	5
Refractive index	1.625-1.632
Specific gravity	0.989-0.996
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum