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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Benzophenone |
| Synonym(s) |
Benzoylbenzene
Diphenyl ketone
Phenyl ketone
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Benzophenone
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| JECFA number |
831 |
| CAS number |
119-61-9
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| FEMA number |
2134
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| COE number |
166
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
182.22 |
| Chemical formula |
C13H10O
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| Physical form/odour |
white rhombic crystals or flakes with a mild powdery floral odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water and glycerol; slightly soluble in propylene glycol; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
305 |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 48° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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