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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring alpha-Amylcinnamyl alcohol
Synonym(s) alpha-Pentylcinnamyl alcohol;2-Benzylideneheptanol;n-Amylcinnamic alcohol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Pentyl-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol
JECFA number 674
CAS number 101-85-9
FEMA number 2065
COE number 79
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 204.31
Chemical formula C14H20O
Physical form/odour Colourless to slightly yellow liquid, light floral note
Solubility insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol miscible
Boiling point (°C) 141° (5 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.533-1.540
Specific gravity 0.954-0.962
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