Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Elemicin |
Synonym(s) |
5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1,2,3-Trimethoxy-5-(2-propenyl)benzene |
JECFA number |
1788 |
CAS number |
487-11-6 |
FEMA number |
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COE number |
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Molecular weight |
208.26 |
Chemical formula |
C12H16O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale straw coloured viscous liquid; Spice with floral notes |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
246° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.529-1.534 |
Specific gravity |
1.058-1.070 |
Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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