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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Isoeugenyl phenylacetate
Synonym(s) 2-Methoxy-4-(1-propen-1-yl)phenyl phenylacetate;4-Propenylguaiacyl phenylacetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Methoxy-4-propenylphenyl phenylacetate
JECFA number 1263
CAS number 120-24-1
FEMA number 2477
COE number
FLAVIS number 09.710
Molecular weight 282.34
Chemical formula C18H18O3
Physical form/odour Yellow viscous liquid; sweet vanilla, clove-like and honey aroma
Solubility Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Boiling point (°C) 268° (17 mmHg)
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.575-1.577
Specific gravity 1.113-1.117
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