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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Benzoic acid |
| Synonym(s) |
Benzenecarboxylic acid
Carboxybenzene
Dracylic acid
Phenyl formic acid
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Benzoic acid
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| JECFA number |
850 |
| CAS number |
65-85-0
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| FEMA number |
2131
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| COE number |
21
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
122.12 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H6O2
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| Physical form/odour |
white crystal scales or needles with a faint urine, almond odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in cold water; moderately soluble in hot water; soluble in oils and glycerol |
| Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
249 |
| Assay min % |
99 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 122° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/850.gif
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