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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Cinnamyl phenylacetate
Synonym(s) Cinnamyl alpha-toluate;3-Phenylallyl phenylacetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Cinnamyl phenylacetate
JECFA number 655
CAS number 7492-65-1
FEMA number 2300
COE number 235
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 252.31
Chemical formula C17H16O2
Physical form/odour Colourless, slightly viscous liquid, deep chrysanthemum-like odour
Solubility insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol miscible
Boiling point (°C) 333-335°
Assay min % 96%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.575-1.581
Specific gravity 1.089-1.095
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