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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Ethyl 4-phenylbutyrate
Synonym(s) Butyric acid, 4-phenyl- ethyl ester;Ethyl 4-phenylbutanoate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Ethyl 4-phenylbutyrate
JECFA number 1458
CAS number 10031-93-3
FEMA number 2453
COE number
FLAVIS number 09.728
Molecular weight 192.26
Chemical formula C12H16O2
Physical form/odour Colourless slightly oily liquid; Fruity, floral aroma
Solubility Soluble in oils; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 141-144° (12 mm Hg)
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.489-1.495
Specific gravity 0.986-0.992
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