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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-penten-3-one |
| Synonym(s) |
alpha-,alpha-Dimethyl-anisalacetone
Homoethone
Isopropyl p-methoxystyryl ketone
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-penten-3-one
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| JECFA number |
829 |
| CAS number |
103-13-9
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| FEMA number |
3760
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| COE number |
719
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
204.27 |
| Chemical formula |
C13H16O2
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless oily liquid with a buttery, caramellic odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
201 (10 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
97 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.510-1.515 |
| Specific gravity |
1.016-1.026 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/829.gif
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