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Flavouring Isobutyl cinnamate
Synonym(s) Isobutyl beta-phenylacrylate
Labdanol
2-Methylpropyl beta-phenylacrylate
2-Methylpropyl cinnamate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Isobutyl cinnamate
JECFA number 664
CAS number 122-67-8  
FEMA number 2193
COE number 327
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 204.27 
Chemical formula C13H16O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid, sweet fruity balsamic odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 287
Assay min % 97
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.538-1.542
Specific gravity 1.001-1.005
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/664.gif



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