Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Cinnamyl alcohol |
Synonym(s) |
gamma-Phenylallyl alcohol;Zimtalcohol;Cinnamic alcohol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Cinnamyl alcohol |
JECFA number |
647 |
CAS number |
104-54-1 |
FEMA number |
2294 |
COE number |
65 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
134.18 |
Chemical formula |
C9H10O |
Physical form/odour |
White to yellowish crystalline solid, warm-balsamic, floral, sweet odour |
Solubility |
insoluble to slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
258° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
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Specific gravity |
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Other requirements |
mp: 30° minimum |
ID Test |
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