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| Flavouring |
Phenethyl propionate |
| Synonym(s) |
Benzcarbinyl propionate;2-Phenylethyl propanoate |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Phenylethyl propionate |
| JECFA number |
990 |
| CAS number |
122-70-3 |
| FEMA number |
2867 |
| COE number |
418 |
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| Molecular weight |
178.23 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H14O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless or yellowish slighty oily liquid; very sweet odour reminiscent of red rose with a fruity undertone |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
244-245° |
| Assay min % |
97% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.489-1.499 |
| Specific gravity |
1.010-1.021 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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