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| 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 |
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| Chemical name |
3-Methyl-1-phenyl-3-pentanol |
| JECFA number |
1649 |
| CAS number |
10415-87-9 |
| FEMA number |
2883 |
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| 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% |
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| Refractive index |
1.508-1.514 |
| Specific gravity |
0.958-0.965 (20°) |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR MS |
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