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Flavouring Isopropyl cinnamate
Synonym(s) 1-Methylethyl 3-phenylpropenoate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Isopropyl cinnamate
JECFA number 661
CAS number 7780-06-5  
FEMA number 2939
COE number 325
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 190.24 
Chemical formula C12H14O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless viscous liquid, balsamic, sweet and dry amber type odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 268-270
Assay min % 98
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.541-1.548
Specific gravity 1.020-1.027
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/661.gif



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