Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	p-Methylcinnamaldehyde
Synonym(s)	3-(p-Methylphenyl) propenal;3-p-Tolylpropenal
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-Propenal, 3-(4-methylphenyl)-
JECFA number	682
CAS number	1504-75-2
FEMA number	3640
COE number	10352
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	146.19
Chemical formula	C10H10O
Physical form/odour	Yellowish crystals
Solubility	insoluble in water; moderately soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	moderately soluble
Boiling point (°C)	154° (25 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	5
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 41° (minimum)
ID Test	IR
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