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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Allyl cinnamate
Synonym(s) Propenyl cinnamate;Vinyl carbinyl cinnamate;Allyl beta-phenylacrylate;2-Propen-1-yl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Propenyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate
JECFA number 19
CAS number 1866-31-5
FEMA number 2022
COE number 334
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 188.22
Chemical formula C12H12O2
Physical form/odour Colourless to light yellow, slightly viscous liquid with a peach/apricot odour
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol Miscible
Boiling point (°C) 286°
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.562-1.569
Specific gravity 1.050-1.056
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