Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Benzyl levulinate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	benzyl 4-oxopentanoate
JECFA number	2064
CAS number	6939-75-9
FEMA number	4623
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	206.24
Chemical formula	C12H143
Physical form/odour	Viscous oil to waxy solid; Strong fruity aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	316-318°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.503-1.509
Specific gravity	1.095-1.101 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR MS
Spectrum