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Flavouring p-Vinylphenol
Synonym(s) p-Ethenylphenol
4-Hydroxystyrene
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-Vinylphenol
JECFA number 711
CAS number 2628-17-3  
FEMA number 3739
COE number 11257
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 120.15 
Chemical formula C8H8O  
Physical form/odour White solid, vanilla extract odour 
Solubility soluble in water; slightly soluble in fat 
Solubility in ethanol moderately soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 189
Assay min % 99
Acid value max -
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements mp: 68°
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/711.gif



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