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Flavouring 2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate
Synonym(s) Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether isobutyrate
Floranol
Phenirat
Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate
Phenylcellosolve isobutyrate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Phenylethyl 2-methylpropanoate
JECFA number 1028
CAS number 103-60-6  
FEMA number 2873
COE number 2089
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 208.26 
Chemical formula C12H16O3  
Physical form/odour Colourless oily liqud; honey, rose-like odour 
Solubility Insoluble in water; miscible in alcohols, chloroform, ether; Soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol 1 mL in 3 mL 70% alcohol 
Boiling point (°C) 265°
Assay min % 97
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.491-1.496
Specific gravity 1.044-1.048
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1028.gif



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