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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Isoeugenyl acetate
Synonym(s) 4-Acetoxy-3-methoxy-1-propen-1-yl-benzene;2-Methoxy-4-(propen-1-yl)-phenyl acetate;Acetisoeugenol;Acetyl iso-eugenol, Acetylisoeugenol;1-Acetoxy-2-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene;Isoeugenol acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)phenyl acetate
JECFA number 1262
CAS number 93-29-8
FEMA number 2470
COE number
FLAVIS number 09.030
Molecular weight 206.24
Chemical formula C12H14O3
Physical form/odour White crystals; spicy, clove-like aroma
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in oil
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Boiling point (°C) NA
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max 2
Refractive index NA
Specific gravity NA
Other requirements mp: 80°
ID Test IR
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