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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Anisole
Synonym(s) Phenyl methyl ether;Methyl phenyl ether;Phenol methyl ether
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Methyoxybenzene
JECFA number 1241
CAS number 100-66-3
FEMA number 2097
COE number
FLAVIS number 04.032
Molecular weight 108.14
Chemical formula C7H8O
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid, Phenolic anise-like aroma
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Boiling point (°C) 154°
Assay min % 99%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.515-1.518
Specific gravity 0.990-0.993
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