Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl benzoate |
Synonym(s) |
Niobe oil;Oil of niobe;Methyl benzenecarboxylate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl benzoate |
JECFA number |
851 |
CAS number |
93-58-3 |
FEMA number |
2683 |
COE number |
260 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
136.15 |
Chemical formula |
C8H8O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a pungent, heavy, floral odour with fruity undertones |
Solubility |
insoluble in water, glycerol; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
198° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.513-1.520 |
Specific gravity |
1.082-1.089 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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