Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-Phenyl-4-pentenal
Synonym(s)	3-Phenyl-3-vinylpropionaldehyde;beta-Vinylhydrocinnamaldehyde
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
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