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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Methyl 4-Phenylbutyrate |
| Synonym(s) |
Methyl 4-Phenylbutanoate;Butyric acid, 4-phenyl-, methyl ester |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
Methyl 4-phenylbutyrate |
| JECFA number |
1464 |
| CAS number |
2046-17-5 |
| FEMA number |
2739 |
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| FLAVIS number |
09.729 |
| Molecular weight |
178.23 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H14O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Powerful, sweet, fruity, honey, floral aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in oils; Slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
149-151° (10 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
97% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.483-1.489 |
| Specific gravity |
0.996-1.002 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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