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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Cinnamaldehyde ethylene glycol acetal
Synonym(s) Cincloval;2-Styryl-1,3-dioxolane
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-(2-Phenylethylene)-1,3-dioxolane
JECFA number 648
CAS number 5660-60-6
FEMA number 2287
COE number 48
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 176.22
Chemical formula C11H12O2
Physical form/odour Nearly colourless oily liquid, soft, spicy, warm, sweet odour
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol miscible
Boiling point (°C) 265°
Assay min % 90%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.561-1.570
Specific gravity 1.095-1.103
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