Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
p-Methylcinnamaldehyde |
Synonym(s) |
3-(p-Methylphenyl) propenal;3-p-Tolylpropenal |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Propenal, 3-(4-methylphenyl)- |
JECFA number |
682 |
CAS number |
1504-75-2 |
FEMA number |
3640 |
COE number |
10352 |
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Molecular weight |
146.19 |
Chemical formula |
C10H10O |
Physical form/odour |
Yellowish crystals |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; moderately soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
154° (25 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
5 |
Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 41° (minimum) |
ID Test |
IR |
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