Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl 3-phenylpropionate |
Synonym(s) |
Methyl hydrocinnamate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl 3-phenylpropionate |
JECFA number |
643 |
CAS number |
103-25-3 |
FEMA number |
2741 |
COE number |
427 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
164.2 |
Chemical formula |
C10H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid, powerful, fruity-winey floral sweet odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
238-239° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.499-1.505 |
Specific gravity |
1.037-1.045 |
Other requirements |
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