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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Phenethyl cinnamate |
| Synonym(s) |
Benzylcarbinyl 3-phenylpropenoate
Benzylcarbinyl cinnamate
beta-Phenethyl beta-phenylacrylate
2-Phenylethyl cinnamate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Phenethyl 3-phenylpropenoate
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| JECFA number |
671 |
| CAS number |
103-53-7
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| FEMA number |
2863
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| COE number |
336
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
252.31 |
| Chemical formula |
C17H16O2
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| Physical form/odour |
White crystals, heavy balsamic-like rosy odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
170 (1 mmHg) |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
1.0 |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 54° (minimum) |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/671.gif
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