Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	5-Phenylpentanol
Synonym(s)	Phenylamyl alcohol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Benzenepentan-1-ol
JECFA number	675
CAS number	10521-91-2
FEMA number	3618
COE number	674
FLAVIS number
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
ID Test	IR
Spectrum