Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isopropyl benzoate |
Synonym(s) |
1-Methylethyl benzoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Isopropyl benzoate |
JECFA number |
855 |
CAS number |
939-48-0 |
FEMA number |
2932 |
COE number |
652 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
164.21 |
Chemical formula |
C10H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless oily liquid with a heavy, sweet, fruity-floral odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
218° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.492-1.497 |
Specific gravity |
1.005-1.011 |
Other requirements |
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