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Flavouring Cinnamyl phenylacetate
Synonym(s) Cinnamyl alpha-toluate
3-Phenylallyl phenylacetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Cinnamyl phenylacetate
JECFA number 655
CAS number 7492-65-1  
FEMA number 2300
COE number 235
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 252.31 
Chemical formula C17H16O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless, slightly viscous liquid, deep chrysanthemum-like odour 
Solubility insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 333-335
Assay min % 96
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.575-1.581
Specific gravity 1.089-1.095
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/655.gif



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