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Flavouring 3-Phenylpropyl propionate
Synonym(s) Hydrocinnamyl propionate
beta-Phenylpropyl propionate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Benzenepropanol propionate
JECFA number 639
CAS number 122-74-7  
FEMA number 2897
COE number 419
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 192.26 
Chemical formula C12H16O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid, heavy floral balsamic odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 265
Assay min % 99
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.488-1.495
Specific gravity 0.995-1.005
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/639.gif



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