ABSTRACT

Appearance Pale straw-colored or almost colorless liquid Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol

Assay (min) 98% Speci„c gravity 1.300-1.308 (25°C)

Boiling point 340°C

Reported uses (ppm): (FEMA, 1994)

Food Category Usual Max. Food Category Usual Max. Baked goods 21.50 23.50 Hard candy 12.88 12.88

Chewing gum 7.11 7.11 Nonalcoholic beverages 1.68 5.95

Frozen dairy 4.94 6.48 Soft candy 14.89 22.74

Gelatins, puddings 6.77 8.25

Synthesis: n/a

Aroma threshold values: n/a

Taste threshold values: n/a

Natural occurrence: Not reported found in nature.