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Flavouring 3-Phenylpropyl isobutyrate
Synonym(s) Hydrocinnamyl isobutyrate
3-Phenylpropyl 2-methylpropanoate
beta-Phenylpropyl-2-methylpropanoate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3-Phenylpropyl isobuyrate
JECFA number 640
CAS number 103-58-2  
FEMA number 2893
COE number 303
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 206.28 
Chemical formula C13H18O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid, fruity-balsamic sweet odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 258
Assay min % 98
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.483-1.493
Specific gravity 0.975-0.981
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/640.gif



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