Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Methylbenzyl acetate (mixed o,m,p)
Synonym(s)	Acetoxymethyl-toluene (o,m,p);Tolyl carbinyl acetate (o,m,p);Tolyl acetate;Tolubenzyl acetate (o,m,p)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Mixture of o-Methybenzy acetate and m-Methybenzyl acetate and p-Methylbenzyl acetate
JECFA number	863
CAS number	29759-11-3
FEMA number	3702
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	164.2
Chemical formula	C10H12O2
Physical form/odour	colourless liquid with a powerful sweet floral-fruity, herbaceous odour
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils
Solubility in ethanol	miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	215-222°
Assay min %	98% (sum of o,m,p- isomers)
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.500-1.510
Specific gravity	1.024-1.040
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
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