Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Isoeugenyl methyl ether
Synonym(s)	Methyl isoeugenol;1-Veratryl-1-propene;3-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propene;3,4-Dimethoxypropylbenzene;1-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1-propene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-benzene
JECFA number	1266
CAS number	93-16-3
FEMA number	2476
COE number
FLAVIS number	04.013
Molecular weight	178.23
Chemical formula	C11H14O2
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid; delicate, clove-carnation aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in glycerine and propylene glycol; soluble in most fixed oils
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	262-264°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.566-1.569
Specific gravity	1.047-1.053
Other requirements
ID Test	IR MS
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