Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Phenethylamine
Synonym(s)	beta-Phenylethylamine;1-Amino-2-phenylethane;2-Aminoethylbenzene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Phenethylamine
JECFA number	1589
CAS number	64-04-0
FEMA number	3220
COE number
FLAVIS number	11.006
Molecular weight	121.18
Chemical formula	C8H11N
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale, slightly yellow liquid; Fishy aroma
Solubility	Soluble in water, ether
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	194-195°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.526-1.532 (25°)
Specific gravity	0.961-0.967
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum