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Flavouring beta-Naphthyl ethyl ether
Synonym(s) Ethyl 2-naphthyl ether
Ethyl beta-naphthyl ether
Nerolin
Nerolin bromelia
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Ethoxynaphthalene
JECFA number 1258
CAS number 93-18-5  
FEMA number 2768
COE number -
FLAVIS number 04.033  
Molecular weight 172.23 
Chemical formula C12H12O  
Physical form/odour White crystalline material, aroma suggestive of orange blossom 
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) -
Assay min % 99
Acid value max 1
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements mp: 37°
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1258.gif



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