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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Phenethyl cinnamate |
| Synonym(s) |
Benzylcarbinyl 3-phenylpropenoate;beta-Phenethyl beta-phenylacrylate;2-Phenylethyl cinnamate;Benzylcarbinyl cinnamate |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
Phenethyl 3-phenylpropenoate |
| JECFA number |
671 |
| CAS number |
103-53-7 |
| FEMA number |
2863 |
| COE number |
336 |
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| Molecular weight |
252.31 |
| Chemical formula |
C17H16O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
White crystals, heavy balsamic-like rosy odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
170° (1 mmHg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
NA |
| Specific gravity |
NA |
| Other requirements |
mp: 54° (minimum) |
| ID Test |
IR |
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