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Flavouring Eugenyl formate
Synonym(s) Eugenol formate
4-(2-Propen-1-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl formate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenyl formate
JECFA number 1530
CAS number 10031-96-6  
FEMA number 2473
COE number -
FLAVIS number 09.088  
Molecular weight 192.21 
Chemical formula C11H12O3  
Physical form/odour Colourless to pale-yellowish oily liquid; Warm, woody, dry aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; Soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 270°
Assay min % 94%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.524-1.526
Specific gravity 1.115-1.125
Other requirements SC: Eugenol
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1530.gif



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