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Flavouring Acetaldehyde phenethyl propyl acetal
Synonym(s) Acetal R
1-Phenethoxy-1-propoxyethane
Propyl phenethyl acetal
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1-Phenylethoxy-1-propoxyethane
JECFA number 1000
CAS number 7493-57-4  
FEMA number 2004
COE number 511
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 208.3 
Chemical formula C13H20O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; powerful, ethereal green-herbal and leafy odour 
Solubility Miscible in oils 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 272°
Assay min % 96
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.475-1.483
Specific gravity 0.944-0.950
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1000.gif



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