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Flavouring Isoamyl cinnamate
Synonym(s) Isoamyl beta-phenylacrylate
Isopentyl cinnamate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Isopentyl cinnamate
JECFA number 665
CAS number 7779-65-9  
FEMA number 2063
COE number 335
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 218.3 
Chemical formula C14H18O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a balsamic odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 310
Assay min % 97
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.533-1.541
Specific gravity 0.992-0.997
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/665.gif



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