Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl alpha-acetylcinnamate |
Synonym(s) |
Ethyl 2-butylidene-3-oxobutanoate; Butanoic acid, 3-oxo-2-(phenylmethylene)-, ethyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2016 (Session 82) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl (2E)-2-benzylidene-3-oxobutanoate |
JECFA number |
2211 |
CAS number |
620-80-4 |
FEMA number |
4597 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
218.25 |
Chemical formula |
C13H14O3 |
Physical form/odour |
White powder; Balsamic aroma with tropical fruit notes. |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
Assay min % |
>95% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
m.p. = 60-61º |
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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