Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Phenylpropionaldehyde |
Synonym(s) |
2-Phenylpropanaldehyde;Cumene aldehyde;alpha-Formylethylbenzene |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
2-Phenylpropanal |
JECFA number |
1467 |
CAS number |
93-53-8 |
FEMA number |
2886 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
05.038 |
Molecular weight |
134.18 |
Chemical formula |
C9H10O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Intense, green, floral aroma reminiscent of hyacinth |
Solubility |
Soluble in most fixed oils; Slightly soluble in propylene glycol; Insoluble in glycerin |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
202-205° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
5 |
Refractive index |
1.515-1.520 |
Specific gravity |
0.998-1.006 |
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