Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
5-Phenylpentanol |
Synonym(s) |
Phenylamyl alcohol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Benzenepentan-1-ol |
JECFA number |
675 |
CAS number |
10521-91-2 |
FEMA number |
3618 |
COE number |
674 |
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Molecular weight |
164.25 |
Chemical formula |
C11H16O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid, floral carnation note |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
155° (20 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
5 |
Refractive index |
1.514-1.521 |
Specific gravity |
0.970-0.977 |
Other requirements |
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