Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-(4-Hydroxy-phenyl)-1-(2,4,6-trihydroxy-phenyl)-propan-1-one
Synonym(s)	Phloretol;Phloretin;2',4',6'-Trihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propiophenone;Naringenin dihydrochalcone;Dihydronaringenin
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)propan-1-one
JECFA number	2022
CAS number	60-82-2
FEMA number	4390
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	274.27
Chemical formula	C15H14O5
Physical form/odour	Pearl white powder; Sweet aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Sparingly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 260-262°
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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