Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Phenethyl acetate
Synonym(s)	Benzyl carbinyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Phenylethyl acetate
JECFA number	989
CAS number	103-45-7
FEMA number	2857
COE number	221
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	164.2
Chemical formula	C10H12O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; very sweet, rosy-fruity honey-like odour
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in oils, propylene glycol
Solubility in ethanol	1 mL in 2 mL 70% ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	232°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.496-1.502
Specific gravity	1.030-1.034
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum