Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Prenyl benzoate |
Synonym(s) |
2-Buten-1-ol, 3-methyl-, benzoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl benzoate |
JECFA number |
2063 |
CAS number |
1207440 |
FEMA number |
4203 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
190.24 |
Chemical formula |
C12H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Sweet, balsamic odour with tea-like quality and natural connotations |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
109-111° (2 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.514-1.521 |
Specific gravity |
1.016-1.025 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
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