Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(E,Z)-Phytyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
(2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol acetate |
JECFA number |
1833 |
CAS number |
10236-16-5 |
FEMA number |
4197 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.691 |
Molecular weight |
338.57 |
Chemical formula |
C22H42O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Balsamic aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
129-131° (0.01 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% (E-isomer 67% and Z-isomer 32%) |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.451-1.461 |
Specific gravity |
0.867-0.873 |
Other requirements |
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