Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Propyl benzoate |
Synonym(s) |
n-Propyl benzenecarboxylate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Propyl benzoate |
JECFA number |
853 |
CAS number |
2315-68-6 |
FEMA number |
2931 |
COE number |
677 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
164.21 |
Chemical formula |
C10H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless oily liquid with a warm, herbaceous, balsamic, nut-like odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
229° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.498-1.503 |
Specific gravity |
1.020-1.026 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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