Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Myristicin
Synonym(s)	5-Allyl-1-methoxy-2,3-(methylenedioxy)benzene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	4-Methoxy-6-(2-propenyl)-1,3-benzodioxole
JECFA number	1791
CAS number	607-91-0
FEMA number
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	192.21
Chemical formula	C11H12O3
Physical form/odour	Colourless oil; Warm balsamic-woody aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	250°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.539-1.541
Specific gravity	1.143-1.145
Other requirements	Safety evaluation not completed
ID Test	MS
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