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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
alpha,alpha-Dimethylphenethyl acetate |
| Synonym(s) |
Benzyl dimethyl carbinyl acetate
2-Benzyl-2-propyl acetate
Dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate
2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propyl acetate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
1,1-Dimethyl-2-phenethyl acetate
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| JECFA number |
1655 |
| CAS number |
151-05-3
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| FEMA number |
2392
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
09.227
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| Molecular weight |
192.26 |
| Chemical formula |
C12H16O2
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| Physical form/odour |
White to colourless liquid or crystals at room temperature; Powerful floral, fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in mineral oil, most fixed oils and propylene glycol; insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
249-251° |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.490-1.495 |
| Specific gravity |
0.995-1.002 |
| Other requirements |
mp = 29-30° |
| ID Test |
HNMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1655-hnmr.gif
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