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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Guaiacol |
| Synonym(s) |
1-Hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene
o-Hydroxyanisole
o-Methoxyphenol
o-Methylcatechol
1-Oxy-2-methoxybenzene
Pyrocatechol monomethyl ether
Pyroguaiac acid
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
o-Methoxyphenol
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| JECFA number |
713 |
| CAS number |
90-05-1
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| FEMA number |
2532
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| COE number |
173
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
124.14 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H8O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless to amber crystals, powerful, smoke-like, somewhat medicinal odour |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
203-206° |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.540-1.545 |
| Specific gravity |
1.129-1.140 |
| Other requirements |
mp: 28° (liquid which may crystallize) |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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