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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Benzyl cinnamate |
| Synonym(s) |
Benzyl beta-phenylacrylate
Cinnamein
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Benzyl cinnamate
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| JECFA number |
670 |
| CAS number |
103-41-3
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| FEMA number |
2142
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| COE number |
331
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
238.29 |
| Chemical formula |
C16H14O2
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| Physical form/odour |
White to pale yellow solid |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
350, 195 (5 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
1.0 |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
solidifies at 25° (minimum) |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/670.gif
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