Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-Phenyl-2-butyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
Phenylethyl methyl carbinyl acetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
1-Methyl-3-phenylpropyl acetate |
JECFA number |
816 |
CAS number |
10415-88-0 |
FEMA number |
2882 |
COE number |
671 |
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Molecular weight |
192.26 |
Chemical formula |
C12H16O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless oily liquid with a mild, green, fruity odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
72-74° (0.5 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.498-1.505 |
Specific gravity |
0.975-0.980 |
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