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Flavouring Allyl cinnamate
Synonym(s) Allyl beta-phenylacrylate
2-Propen-1-yl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate
Propenyl cinnamate
Vinyl carbinyl cinnamate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Propenyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate
JECFA number 19
CAS number 1866-31-5  
FEMA number 2022
COE number 334
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 188.22 
Chemical formula C12H12O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless to light yellow, slightly viscous liquid with a peach/apricot odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 286
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.562-1.569
Specific gravity 1.050-1.056
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/19.gif



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