Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isobutyl phenylacetate |
Synonym(s) |
Isobutyl alpha-toluate;2-Methylpropyl phenylacetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Isobutyl phenylacetate |
JECFA number |
1013 |
CAS number |
102-13-6 |
FEMA number |
2210 |
COE number |
2160 |
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Molecular weight |
192.26 |
Chemical formula |
C12H16O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; rose honey-like odour |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water, glyceryl, propylene glycol; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 mL in 2 mL 80% ethanol |
Boiling point (°C) |
247° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.484-1.488 |
Specific gravity |
0.984-0.988 |
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