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Benzyl phenylacetate |
Synonym(s) |
Benzyl alpha-toluene;Phenylmethyl phenylacetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Benzyl phenylacetate |
JECFA number |
849 |
CAS number |
102-16-9 |
FEMA number |
2149 |
COE number |
232 |
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Molecular weight |
226.28 |
Chemical formula |
C15H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a sweet, honey-floral odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
320° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.552-1.560 |
Specific gravity |
1.094-1.100 |
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