Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Phenylpropionic acid |
Synonym(s) |
Benzylacetic acid;Hydrocinnamic acid;beta-Phenylpropionic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Benzenepropanoic acid |
JECFA number |
646 |
CAS number |
501-52-0 |
FEMA number |
2889 |
COE number |
32 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
150.18 |
Chemical formula |
C9H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
White crystalline solid, faint, sweet, somewhat balsamic and coumarin-like odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
280° |
Assay min % |
97%; 98% by titration |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
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Specific gravity |
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Other requirements |
mp: 43° minimum |
ID Test |
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