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Flavouring Isoeugenyl benzyl ether
Synonym(s) Benzyl isoeugenol
Benzyl isoeugenol ether
1-Benzyloxy-2-methoxy-4-propenyl benzene
2-Methoxy-1-(phenylmethoxy)-4-(1-propenyl)benzene
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Benzyl 2-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)phenyl ether
JECFA number 1268
CAS number 120-11-6  
FEMA number 3698
COE number -
FLAVIS number 04.018  
Molecular weight 254.33 
Chemical formula C17H18O2  
Physical form/odour White to ivory-coloured crystalline powder; faint, floral aroma of rose-carnation 
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) -
Assay min % 96
Acid value max 1
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements mp: 58-59°
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1268.gif



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