Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
alpha-Amylcinnamyl alcohol |
Synonym(s) |
alpha-Pentylcinnamyl alcohol;2-Benzylideneheptanol;n-Amylcinnamic alcohol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Pentyl-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol |
JECFA number |
674 |
CAS number |
101-85-9 |
FEMA number |
2065 |
COE number |
79 |
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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 |
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Refractive index |
1.533-1.540 |
Specific gravity |
0.954-0.962 |
Other requirements |
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