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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Cinnamyl alcohol |
| Synonym(s) |
gamma-Phenylallyl alcohol;Zimtalcohol;Cinnamic alcohol |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
Cinnamyl alcohol |
| JECFA number |
647 |
| CAS number |
104-54-1 |
| FEMA number |
2294 |
| COE number |
65 |
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| Molecular weight |
134.18 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H10O |
| Physical form/odour |
White to yellowish crystalline solid, warm-balsamic, floral, sweet odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble to slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
258° |
| Assay min % |
98% |
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| Other requirements |
mp: 30° minimum |
| ID Test |
IR |
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