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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
p-Methylcinnamaldehyde |
| Synonym(s) |
3-(p-Methylphenyl) propenal
3-p-Tolylpropenal
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2-Propenal, 3-(4-methylphenyl)-
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| JECFA number |
682 |
| CAS number |
1504-75-2
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| FEMA number |
3640
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| COE number |
10352
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
146.19 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H10O
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| Physical form/odour |
Yellowish crystals |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; moderately soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
154 (25 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
95 |
| Acid value max |
5.0 |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 41° (minimum) |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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