Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Cinnamyl cinnamate |
Synonym(s) |
Cinnamyl beta-phenylacrylate;3-Phenylallyl cinnamate;Phenylallyl cinnamate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
3-Phenylprop-2-enyl 3-phenylpropenoate |
JECFA number |
673 |
CAS number |
122-69-0 |
FEMA number |
2298 |
COE number |
332 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
264.32 |
Chemical formula |
C18H16O2 |
Physical form/odour |
White or colourless crystals, mild, balsamic, floral odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
370° |
Assay min % |
95% (by ester determination) |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
n/a |
Specific gravity |
n/a |
Other requirements |
mp: 42° (minimum); (equivalence factor for assay = 132.16) |
ID Test |
IR |
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