Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
p-Tolyl phenylacetate |
Synonym(s) |
p-Cresyl phenylacetate;p-Cresyl alpha-toluate;Narcissin;p-Tolyl alpha-toluate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
p-Tolyl phenylacetate |
JECFA number |
705 |
CAS number |
101-94-0 |
FEMA number |
3077 |
COE number |
236 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
226.27 |
Chemical formula |
C15H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
White to off white crystals, faint lily, hyacinth, narcissus odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
310° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 71° (minimum) |
ID Test |
IR |
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