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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
1,3-Diphenyl-2-propanone |
| Synonym(s) |
Benzyl ketone
Dibenzyl ketone
alpha,alpha-Diphenylacetone
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
1,3-Diphenyl-2-propanone
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| JECFA number |
832 |
| CAS number |
102-04-5
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| FEMA number |
2397
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| COE number |
11839
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
210.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C15H14O
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| Physical form/odour |
white or colourless crystals with a sweet, faint fruity-almond odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
330 |
| Assay min % |
97 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 32-37° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/832.gif
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