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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Methyl cinnamate |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Methyl cinnamate
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| JECFA number |
658 |
| CAS number |
103-26-4
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| FEMA number |
2698
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| COE number |
333
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
162.19 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H10O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless crystalline mass, fruity balsamic odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
262-263 |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
2.0 |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 33° minimum |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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