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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
4-Methyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol |
| Synonym(s) |
2,6-Dimethoxy-p-cresol
4-Methylsyringol
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2,6-Dimethoxy-p-cresol
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| JECFA number |
722 |
| CAS number |
6638-05-7
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| FEMA number |
3704
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
168.19 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H12O3
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| Physical form/odour |
Pale yellow semi-solid, phenolic medicinal odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in fat |
| Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
145-146 (12 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
97 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 37-42° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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