Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl 2-ethyl-3-phenylpropanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Ethylbenzylbutanoate;alpha-Ethylhydrocinnamic acid ethyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl 2-ethyl-3-phenylpropionate |
JECFA number |
1475 |
CAS number |
2983-36-0 |
FEMA number |
3341 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.802 |
Molecular weight |
206.29 |
Chemical formula |
C13H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; green, floral aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in oils; Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
72° (0.09 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.483-1.489 |
Specific gravity |
0.972-0.979 |
Other requirements |
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