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Flavouring Allyl propionate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Propenyl propanoate
JECFA number 1
CAS number 2408-70-0  
FEMA number 2040
COE number 2094
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 114.15 
Chemical formula C6H12O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid with a sharp sour apple/apricot odour 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 122-123°
Assay min % 99%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.4105
Specific gravity 0.914 at 20°
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1.gif



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