Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl 4-Phenylbutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
Methyl 4-Phenylbutanoate;Butyric acid, 4-phenyl-, methyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl 4-phenylbutyrate |
JECFA number |
1464 |
CAS number |
2046-17-5 |
FEMA number |
2739 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.729 |
Molecular weight |
178.23 |
Chemical formula |
C11H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Powerful, sweet, fruity, honey, floral aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in oils; Slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
149-151° (10 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.483-1.489 |
Specific gravity |
0.996-1.002 |
Other requirements |
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