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Flavouring Cinnamyl acetate
Synonym(s) 3-Phenylallyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Cinnamyl acetate
JECFA number 650
CAS number 103-54-8  
FEMA number 2293
COE number 208
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 176.22 
Chemical formula C11H12O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless to slightly yellow liquid, sweet, balsamic, floral odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 262-265
Assay min % 98
Acid value max 3.0
Refractive index 1.539-1.544
Specific gravity 1.047-1.054
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/650.gif



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