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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-ol
Synonym(s) Methyl styryl carbinol;Homocinnamyl alcohol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-ol
JECFA number 819
CAS number 17488-65-2
FEMA number 2880
COE number 2032
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 148.21
Chemical formula C10H12O
Physical form/odour colourless slightly viscous liquid with a sweet, mild, fruity, floral, balsamic odour
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils
Solubility in ethanol miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 140° (12 mm Hg)
Assay min % 96%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.558-1.567
Specific gravity 1.006-1.012
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