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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol |
| Synonym(s) |
p-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol
p-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol
(4-Hydroxyphenyl)methanol
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol
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| JECFA number |
955 |
| CAS number |
623-05-2
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| FEMA number |
3987
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
124.14 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H8O2
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| Physical form/odour |
White crystalline powder; slightly fruity-sweet coconut odour |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
- |
| Assay min % |
99 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
m.p. 110-112° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/955.gif
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