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Flavouring Ethyl 3-phenylpropionate
Synonym(s) Ethyl hydrocinnamate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Ethyl 3- phenylpropionate
JECFA number 644
CAS number 2021-28-5  
FEMA number 2455
COE number 429
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 178.23 
Chemical formula C11H14O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless, somewhat oily liquid, sweet, fruity, honey-like odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 247-249°
Assay min % 98
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.492-1.497
Specific gravity 1.009-1.017
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/644.gif



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