Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Phenethyl butyrate |
Synonym(s) |
Benzylcarbinyl butyrate;2-Phenethyl butanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Phenylethyl butyrate |
JECFA number |
991 |
CAS number |
103-52-6 |
FEMA number |
2861 |
COE number |
506 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
192.26 |
Chemical formula |
C12H16O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; warm, floral and fruity odour |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
238° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.487-1.493 |
Specific gravity |
0.991-0.994 |
Other requirements |
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