Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
alpha,alpha-Dimethylphenethyl formate |
Synonym(s) |
Benzyl dimethyl carbinyl formate;2-Benzyl-2-propyl formate;Dimethyl benzyl carbinyl formate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propyl formate |
JECFA number |
1654 |
CAS number |
10058-43-2 |
FEMA number |
2395 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.086 |
Molecular weight |
178.23 |
Chemical formula |
C11H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Dry, herbaceous, green, floral aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in mineral oil, most fixed oils and propylene glycol; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
217-222° |
Assay min % |
93% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.494-1.502 |
Specific gravity |
1.018-1.030 (20°) |
Other requirements |
Also contains 5-7% alpha,alpha-dimethylphenethyl alcohol |
ID Test |
HNMR |
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