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| Flavouring |
Phenethyl octanoate |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Phenylethyl caprylate;Benzylcarbinyl octanoate |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Phenylethyl octanoate |
| JECFA number |
996 |
| CAS number |
5457-70-5 |
| FEMA number |
3222 |
| COE number |
10884 |
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| Molecular weight |
248.37 |
| Chemical formula |
C16H24O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless oily liquid; mild fruity wine-like odour |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
295.5°; 143.5° (1.5 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.479-1.486 |
| Specific gravity |
0.973-0.977 (20°) |
| Other requirements |
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NMR |
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