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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
p-Dimethoxybenzene |
| Synonym(s) |
Dimethylhydroquinone
DMB
Hydroquinone dimethyl ether
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
1,4-Dimethoxybenzene
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| JECFA number |
1250 |
| CAS number |
150-78-7
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| FEMA number |
2386
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
04.034
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| Molecular weight |
138.17 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H10O2
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| Physical form/odour |
White crystals |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
- |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 56-60° |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1250.gif
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