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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Eugenyl formate
Synonym(s) 4-(2-Propen-1-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl formate;Eugenol formate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenyl formate
JECFA number 1530
CAS number 10031-96-6
FEMA number 2473
COE number
FLAVIS number 09.088
Molecular weight 192.21
Chemical formula C11H12O3
Physical form/odour Colourless to pale-yellowish oily liquid; Warm, woody, dry aroma
Solubility Insoluble in water; Soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 270°
Assay min % 94%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.524-1.526
Specific gravity 1.115-1.125
Other requirements SC: Eugenol
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