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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Rhodinyl phenylacetate
Synonym(s) Rhodinyl alpha-toluate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3,7-Dimethyloct-7-enyl 2-phenylacetate
JECFA number 1018
CAS number 10486-14-3
FEMA number 2985
COE number 2163
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 274.4
Chemical formula C18H26O2
Physical form/odour Colourless to very pale yellow-greenish viscous liquid; odour of rose absolute with honey-like undertone
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 340°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.494-1.505
Specific gravity 0.965-0.972
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