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Flavouring Linalyl cinnamate
Synonym(s) 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl 3-phenylpropenoate
3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl beta-phenylacrylate
3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl cinnamate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,5-Dimethyl-1-vinylhex-4-enyl-3-phenylpropenoate
JECFA number 668
CAS number 78-37-5  
FEMA number 2641
COE number 329
FLAVIS number 09.736  
Molecular weight 284.4 
Chemical formula C19H24O2  
Physical form/odour Almost colourless, oily, somewhat viscous liquid, mild, balsamic, sweet, slightly herbaceous, floral odour 
Solubility insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 353
Assay min % 94
Acid value max 6
Refractive index 1.540-1.545
Specific gravity 0.985-0.995
Other requirements SC: linalool
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/668.gif



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