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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Apiole
Synonym(s) 1-Allyl-2,5-dimethoxy-3,4-methylenedioxybenzene
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4,7-Dimethoxy-5-(2-propenyl)-1,3-benzodioxole
JECFA number 1787
CAS number 523-80-8
FEMA number
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 222.24
Chemical formula C12H14O4
Physical form/odour Colourless to yellow or light green liquid; Slight parsley like aroma
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in ether, acetone and glacial acetic acid
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 294°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.536-1.538
Specific gravity 1.124-1.135
Other requirements Safety evaluation not completed
ID Test MS
Spectrum