Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Butyl phenylacetate |
Synonym(s) |
Butyl alpha-toluate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Butyl phenylacetate |
JECFA number |
1012 |
CAS number |
122-43-0 |
FEMA number |
2209 |
COE number |
2159 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
192.26 |
Chemical formula |
C12H16O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; pleasant rose and honey-like odour |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 mL in 1 mL 95% ethanol |
Boiling point (°C) |
258-260° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.486-1.493 |
Specific gravity |
0.990-0.997 |
Other requirements |
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