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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2,6-Dimethoxyphenol |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Hydroxy-1,3-dimethoxybenzene
Pyrogallol 1,3-dimethyl ether
Syringol
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2,6-Dimethoxyphenol
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| JECFA number |
721 |
| CAS number |
91-10-1
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| FEMA number |
3137
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| COE number |
2233
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
154.17 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H10O3
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| Physical form/odour |
White or colourless crystals, woody medicinal rather dry odour |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
261-262 |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 53° (minimum) |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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