Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Cinnamyl benzoate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Phenyl-2-propenyl benzoate |
JECFA number |
760 |
CAS number |
5320-75-2 |
FEMA number |
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COE number |
743 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
238.29 |
Chemical formula |
C16H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
White crystalline powder, balsamic, aromatic, spicy odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
335° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 31° |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |

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