Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Phenylpropyl butyrate |
Synonym(s) |
2-Phenylpropyl n-butyrate;beta-Methylphenethyl butyrate;alpha-Phenylpropyl alcohol butyric ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Phenylpropyl butyrate |
JECFA number |
1469 |
CAS number |
80866-83-7 |
FEMA number |
2891 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.057 |
Molecular weight |
206.29 |
Chemical formula |
C13H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Sweet, fruity, rum, apricot aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in oils; Slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
268-272° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.485-1.491 |
Specific gravity |
0.988-0.994 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
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