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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 3-Phenylpropyl hexanoate
Synonym(s) Hydrocinnamyl caproate;3-Phenylpropyl caproate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3-Phenylpropyl hexanoate
JECFA number 642
CAS number 6281-40-9
FEMA number 2896
COE number 321
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 234.34
Chemical formula C15H22O2
Physical form/odour colourless liquid, sweet, fruity-green odour
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol miscible
Boiling point (°C) 292°
Assay min % 99%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.482-1.488
Specific gravity 0.947-0.960
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