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Flavouring Cinnamyl formate
Synonym(s) 3-Phenylallyl formate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Cinnamyl formate
JECFA number 649
CAS number 104-65-4  
FEMA number 2299
COE number 352
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 162.19 
Chemical formula C10H10O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless to slightly yellow liquid, green, herbaceous, balsamic odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 250
Assay min % 95
Acid value max 3.0
Refractive index 1.550-1.556
Specific gravity 1.075-1.082
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/649.gif



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