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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 3-Phenyl-4-pentenal
Synonym(s) 3-Phenyl-3-vinylpropionaldehyde;beta-Vinylhydrocinnamaldehyde
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3-Phenylpent-4-enal
JECFA number 679
CAS number 939-21-9
FEMA number 3318
COE number 10378
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 160.22
Chemical formula C11H12O
Physical form/odour
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol miscible
Boiling point (°C) 140° (20 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max 5
Refractive index 1.526-1.532
Specific gravity 1.003-1.009
Other requirements
ID Test MS
Spectrum