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Flavouring Isoeugenyl phenylacetate
Synonym(s) 2-Methoxy-4-(1-propen-1-yl)phenyl phenylacetate
4-Propenylguaiacyl phenylacetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Methoxy-4-propenylphenyl phenylacetate
JECFA number 1263
CAS number 120-24-1  
FEMA number 2477
COE number -
FLAVIS number 09.710  
Molecular weight 282.34 
Chemical formula C18H18O3  
Physical form/odour Yellow viscous liquid; sweet vanilla, clove-like and honey aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 268 (17 mmHg)
Assay min % 95
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.575-1.577
Specific gravity 1.113-1.117
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1263.gif



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