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Flavouring Isoeugenol
Synonym(s) 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-1-propenylbenzene
3-Methoxy-4-hydroxy-1-propenylbenzene
1-(3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-propene
4-Propenylguaiacol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)phenol
JECFA number 1260
CAS number 97-54-1  
FEMA number 2468
COE number -
FLAVIS number 04.004  
Molecular weight 164.2 
Chemical formula C10H12O2  
Physical form/odour Pale yellow, viscous liquid; floral, carnation-like aroma 
Solubility Soluble in most fixed oils 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 266°
Assay min % 99
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.572-1.577
Specific gravity 1.079-1.085
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1260.gif



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