Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Propyl phenylacetate |
Synonym(s) |
Propyl alpha-toluate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Propyl phenylacetate |
JECFA number |
1010 |
CAS number |
4606-15-9 |
FEMA number |
2955 |
COE number |
229 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
178.23 |
Chemical formula |
C11H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; honey-like, but fresh and light, fruity apricot-rose type odour |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
253° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.489-1.497 |
Specific gravity |
0.985-0.995 (15.5°) |
Other requirements |
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