Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	1-Phenyl-3-methyl-3-pentanol
Synonym(s)	Phenylethyl methyl ethyl carbinol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-Methyl-1-phenyl-3-pentanol
JECFA number	1649
CAS number	10415-87-9
FEMA number	2883
COE number
FLAVIS number	02.037
Molecular weight	178.27
Chemical formula	C12H18O
Physical form/odour	Colourless, slightly viscous liquid; Warm, rose-like aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	253-255°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.508-1.514
Specific gravity	0.958-0.965 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	IR MS
Spectrum