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Flavouring Cinnamyl cinnamate
Synonym(s) Cinnamyl beta-phenylacrylate
Phenylallyl cinnamate
3-Phenylallyl cinnamate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3-Phenylprop-2-enyl 3-phenylpropenoate
JECFA number 673
CAS number 122-69-0  
FEMA number 2298
COE number 332
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 264.32 
Chemical formula C18H16O2  
Physical form/odour White or colourless crystals, mild, balsamic, floral odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol moderately soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 370
Assay min % 95 (by ester determination)
Acid value max 2.0
Refractive index n/a
Specific gravity n/a
Other requirements mp: 42° (minimum); (equivalence factor for assay = 132.16)
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/673.gif



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