Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Phenylpropionaldehyde |
Synonym(s) |
Phenylpropyl aldehyde;Benzylacetaldehyde;Hydrocinnamaldehyde |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Phenylpropanal |
JECFA number |
645 |
CAS number |
104-53-0 |
FEMA number |
2887 |
COE number |
2013 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
134.18 |
Chemical formula |
C9H10O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to slightly yellow liquid, strong pungent floral odour of hyacinth |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
222° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
5 |
Refractive index |
1.518-1.528 |
Specific gravity |
1.008-1.018 |
Other requirements |
(equivalence factor for assay = 69.09) |
ID Test |
IR |
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