Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isopropyl phenylacetate |
Synonym(s) |
Isopropyl alpha-toluate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Isopropyl phenylacetate |
JECFA number |
1011 |
CAS number |
4861-85-2 |
FEMA number |
2956 |
COE number |
2158 |
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Molecular weight |
178.23 |
Chemical formula |
C11H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; powerful ethereal or winey-honey-like, sweet odour |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
238-253° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.483-1.491 |
Specific gravity |
1.006-1.012 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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