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Flavouring o-Propylphenol
Synonym(s) 1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)propane
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Propylphenol
JECFA number 695
CAS number 644-35-9  
FEMA number 3522
COE number 11908
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 136.19 
Chemical formula C9H12O  
Physical form/odour Colourless oily liquid, phenolic odour 
Solubility slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 224
Assay min % 96
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.524-1.528
Specific gravity 0.988-0.996
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/695.gif



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