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Flavouring Cinnamaldehyde ethylene glycol acetal
Synonym(s) Cincloval
2-Styryl-1,3-dioxolane
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-(2-Phenylethylene)-1,3-dioxolane
JECFA number 648
CAS number 5660-60-6  
FEMA number 2287
COE number 48
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 176.22 
Chemical formula C11H12O2  
Physical form/odour Nearly colourless oily liquid, soft, spicy, warm, sweet odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 265
Assay min % 90
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.561-1.570
Specific gravity 1.095-1.103
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/648.gif



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