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Flavouring Linalyl phenylacetate
Synonym(s) 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl phenylacetate
Linalyl alpha-toluate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,5-Dimethyl-1-vinyhex-4-enyl phenylacetate
JECFA number 1019
CAS number 7143-69-3  
FEMA number 3501
COE number 655
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 272.39 
Chemical formula C18H24O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless or pale straw colored viscous liquid; mildly floral, intensely sweet Neroli-rose type odour 
Solubility Insoluble in water;soluble in olis 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 317°
Assay min % 95
Acid value max 3.0
Refractive index 1.500-1.508
Specific gravity 0.966-0.974
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1019.gif



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