Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-ol |
Synonym(s) |
Methyl styryl carbinol;Homocinnamyl alcohol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-ol |
JECFA number |
819 |
CAS number |
17488-65-2 |
FEMA number |
2880 |
COE number |
2032 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
148.21 |
Chemical formula |
C10H12O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless slightly viscous liquid with a sweet, mild, fruity, floral, balsamic odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
140° (12 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.558-1.567 |
Specific gravity |
1.006-1.012 |
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