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Flavouring 1-Phenyl-3-methyl-3-pentanol
Synonym(s) Phenylethyl methyl ethyl carbinol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3-Methyl-1-phenyl-3-pentanol
JECFA number 1649
CAS number 10415-87-9  
FEMA number 2883
COE number -
FLAVIS number 02.037  
Molecular weight 178.27 
Chemical formula C12H18O  
Physical form/odour Colourless, slightly viscous liquid; Warm, rose-like aroma 
Solubility Slightly soluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 253-255°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.508-1.514
Specific gravity 0.958-0.965 (20°)
Other requirements -
ID Test IR MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1649-ir.gif
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