Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	alpha,alpha-Dimethylphenethyl alcohol
Synonym(s)	2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropane;Benzyl dimethyl carbinol;2-Benzyl-2-propanol;alpha,alpha-Dimethylphenethanol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-Methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol
JECFA number	1653
CAS number	100-86-7
FEMA number	2393
COE number
FLAVIS number	02.035
Molecular weight	150.22
Chemical formula	C10H14O
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale yellow viscous liquid or white crystalline solid; Warm, herbaceous, floral aroma
Solubility	Soluble in mineral oil, most fixed oils and propylene glycol; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	214-216°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.514-1.517 (as supercooled liquid)
Specific gravity	0.972-0.977
Other requirements	mp = 23.7-24.5°
ID Test	NMR IR
Spectrum