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Flavouring Cinnamyl benzoate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3-Phenyl-2-propenyl benzoate
JECFA number 760
CAS number 5320-75-2  
FEMA number -
COE number 743
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 238.29 
Chemical formula C16H14O2  
Physical form/odour White crystalline powder, balsamic, aromatic, spicy odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 335
Assay min % 98
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements mp: 31°
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/760.gif



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