Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Phenethyl 2-methylbutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
beta-Phenethyl alpha-methyl-butanoate;Benzylcarbinyl 2-methylbutyrate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Phenylethyl 2-methylbutyrate |
JECFA number |
993 |
CAS number |
24817-51-4 |
FEMA number |
3632 |
COE number |
10883 |
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Molecular weight |
206.29 |
Chemical formula |
C13H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; sweet floral fruity odour with a warm, oily-herbaceous undertone |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
230° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.481-1.489 |
Specific gravity |
0.974-0.980 |
Other requirements |
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