Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	p-Tolyl laurate
Synonym(s)	p-Tolyl dodecanoate;p-Cresyl laurate;p-Cresyl dodecanoate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	4-Methylphenyl dodecanoate
JECFA number	704
CAS number	10024-57-4
FEMA number	3076
COE number	378
FLAVIS number	09.102
Molecular weight	290.45
Chemical formula	C19H30O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless oily liquid, mild, floral, sweet odour
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	208-210° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	90%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.494-1.500
Specific gravity	0.946-0.952
Other requirements	SC: p-Tolyl tetradecanoate, p-Tolyl decanoate, p-Tolyl hexadecanoate
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum