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Flavouring Phenethyl tiglate
Synonym(s) Benzylcarbinyl tiglate
2-Phenylethyl tiglate
2-Phenylethyl trans-2,3-dimethylacrylate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (E)-2-Phenylethyl-2-methylbutanoate
JECFA number 997
CAS number 55719-85-2  
FEMA number 2870
COE number 2186
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 204.27 
Chemical formula C13H16O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless viscous liquid; very pleasant, warm herbaceous, deep-rosy, dry leafy-green odour 
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 259°
Assay min % 98
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.494-1.518
Specific gravity 1.148-1.159
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/997.gif



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