Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Benzyl propionate |
Synonym(s) |
Benzyl propanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Benzyl propionate |
JECFA number |
842 |
CAS number |
122-63-4 |
FEMA number |
2150 |
COE number |
413 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
164.2 |
Chemical formula |
C10H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a sweet, fruity-floral odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; poorly soluble in glycerol, glycols, and mineral oil |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
222° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.495-1.500 |
Specific gravity |
1.028-1.033 |
Other requirements |
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