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Flavouring Isoeugenyl acetate
Synonym(s) Acetisoeugenol
1-Acetoxy-2-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene
4-Acetoxy-3-methoxy-1-propen-1-yl-benzene
Acetyl iso-eugenol, Acetylisoeugenol
Isoeugenol acetate
2-Methoxy-4-(propen-1-yl)-phenyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)phenyl acetate
JECFA number 1262
CAS number 93-29-8  
FEMA number 2470
COE number -
FLAVIS number 09.030  
Molecular weight 206.24 
Chemical formula C12H14O3  
Physical form/odour White crystals; spicy, clove-like aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in oil 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) -
Assay min % 98
Acid value max 2
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements mp: 80°
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1262.gif



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