Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Benzyl levulinate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
benzyl 4-oxopentanoate |
JECFA number |
2064 |
CAS number |
6939-75-9 |
FEMA number |
4623 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
206.24 |
Chemical formula |
C12H143 |
Physical form/odour |
Viscous oil to waxy solid; Strong fruity aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
316-318° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.503-1.509 |
Specific gravity |
1.095-1.101 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR MS |
Spectrum |
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