Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	p-Isopropylacetophenone
Synonym(s)	p-Acetylcumene; p-Isopropylacetylbenzene; Methyl p-isopropylphenyl ketone; Acetocumene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2023 (Session 96)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-(4-Isopropylphenyl)ethanone
JECFA number	808
CAS number	645-13-6
FEMA number	2927
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	162.23
Chemical formula	C11H14O
Physical form/odour	colourless liquid with a powerful spicy, woody, herbaceous odour
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils
Solubility in ethanol	miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	252°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.520-1.527
Specific gravity	0.967-0.975
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum