Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Phenylacetic acid |
Synonym(s) |
alpha-Toluic acid;Benzylcarboxylic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Phenylacetic acid |
JECFA number |
1007 |
CAS number |
103-82-2 |
FEMA number |
2878 |
COE number |
672 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
136.15 |
Chemical formula |
C8H8O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Glistening white crystalline solid with leafy crystals; sweet animal honey-like odour |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
265° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
m.p. 76-78° |
ID Test |
IR |
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