Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl 3-phenylpropionate |
Synonym(s) |
Ethyl hydrocinnamate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl 3- phenylpropionate |
JECFA number |
644 |
CAS number |
2021-28-5 |
FEMA number |
2455 |
COE number |
429 |
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Molecular weight |
178.23 |
Chemical formula |
C11H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless, somewhat oily liquid, sweet, fruity, honey-like odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
247-249° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.492-1.497 |
Specific gravity |
1.009-1.017 |
Other requirements |
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