Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Isoeugenyl benzyl ether
Synonym(s)	Benzyl isoeugenol ether;2-Methoxy-1-(phenylmethoxy)-4-(1-propenyl)benzene;1-Benzyloxy-2-methoxy-4-propenyl benzene;Benzyl isoeugenol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Benzyl 2-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)phenyl ether
JECFA number	1268
CAS number	120-11-6
FEMA number	3698
COE number
FLAVIS number	04.018
Molecular weight	254.33
Chemical formula	C17H18O2
Physical form/odour	White to ivory-coloured crystalline powder; faint, floral aroma of rose-carnation
Solubility	Insoluble in water, soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 58-59°
ID Test	NMR
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