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Flavouring 3-Phenylpropyl acetate
Synonym(s) Hydrocinnamyl acetate
beta-Phenylpropyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Benzenepropanol acetate
JECFA number 638
CAS number 122-72-5  
FEMA number 2890
COE number 222
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 178.23 
Chemical formula C11H14O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid, floral spicy odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 244-245
Assay min % 98
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.494-1.498
Specific gravity 1.011-1.020
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/638.gif



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