Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Phenethyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
Benzyl carbinyl acetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Phenylethyl acetate |
JECFA number |
989 |
CAS number |
103-45-7 |
FEMA number |
2857 |
COE number |
221 |
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Molecular weight |
164.2 |
Chemical formula |
C10H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; very sweet, rosy-fruity honey-like odour |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils, propylene glycol |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 mL in 2 mL 70% ethanol |
Boiling point (°C) |
232° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.496-1.502 |
Specific gravity |
1.030-1.034 |
Other requirements |
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