Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Phenethyl propionate |
Synonym(s) |
Benzcarbinyl propionate;2-Phenylethyl propanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Phenylethyl propionate |
JECFA number |
990 |
CAS number |
122-70-3 |
FEMA number |
2867 |
COE number |
418 |
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Molecular weight |
178.23 |
Chemical formula |
C11H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless or yellowish slighty oily liquid; very sweet odour reminiscent of red rose with a fruity undertone |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
244-245° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.489-1.499 |
Specific gravity |
1.010-1.021 |
Other requirements |
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