Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
alpha-Methylbenzyl propionate |
Synonym(s) |
alpha-Phenylethyl propionate;Methyl phenyl carbinyl propionate;Styrallyl propionate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-Phenylethyl propionate |
JECFA number |
802 |
CAS number |
120-45-6 |
FEMA number |
2689 |
COE number |
425 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
178.23 |
Chemical formula |
C11H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a fruity, floral, sweet, green odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
91-92° (5 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.487-1.494 |
Specific gravity |
1.002-1.009 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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