Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-butyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
Dimethylphenethylcarbinol acetate;2-Butanol, 2-methyl-4-phenyl-, acetate;Dimethylphenethyl carbinyl acetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1,1-Dimethyl-3-phenylpropyl acetate |
JECFA number |
1460 |
CAS number |
103-07-1 |
FEMA number |
2735 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.029 |
Molecular weight |
206.29 |
Chemical formula |
C13H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Jasmine and hyacinth-like aroma with a slight rosey undertone |
Solubility |
Soluble in oils; Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
244° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.488-1.490 |
Specific gravity |
0.986-0.990 (15°) |
Other requirements |
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