Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal |
Synonym(s) |
Vertodor;Viridine;P.A.D.M.A.;Rosal |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1,1-Dimethoxy-2-phenylethane |
JECFA number |
1003 |
CAS number |
101-48-4 |
FEMA number |
2876 |
COE number |
40 |
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Molecular weight |
166.22 |
Chemical formula |
C10H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; powerful green-earthy, flower stem like odour |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils, propylene glycol |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 mL in 2 mL 70% ethanol |
Boiling point (°C) |
219° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.492-1.498 |
Specific gravity |
1.000-1.006 |
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