Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Phenylacetaldehyde diisobutyl acetal |
Synonym(s) |
1,1-Diisobutoxy-2-phenylethane |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
1,1-Di(2-methylpropoxy)-2-phenylethane |
JECFA number |
1006 |
CAS number |
68345-22-2 |
FEMA number |
3384 |
COE number |
595 |
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Molecular weight |
250.38 |
Chemical formula |
C16H26O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; sweet floral, delicate green odour |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
240°; 137-139° (4 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.468-1.476 |
Specific gravity |
0.928-0.936 |
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