Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Phenylacetaldehyde 2,3-butylene glycol acetal |
Synonym(s) |
2-Benzyl-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
4,5-Dimethyl-2-benzyl-1,3-dioxolane |
JECFA number |
1005 |
CAS number |
1303342 |
FEMA number |
2875 |
COE number |
669 |
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Molecular weight |
192.26 |
Chemical formula |
C12H16O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless viscous liquid; sweet floral, somewhat earthy fragrance |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
118° (10 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
93% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.496-1.512 |
Specific gravity |
1.030-1.040 |
Other requirements |
SC: Butane-2,3-diol |
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