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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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Analytical Methods (Volume 4)
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Flavouring
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)-chroman-4-one
Synonym(s)
(+/-)-5,7,3'-Trihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavanone;(+/-)-Hesperetin;4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydro-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-
Latest JECFA evaluation
2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification
Full
Information required
Chemical name
5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)chroman-4-one
JECFA number
2024
CAS number
69097-99-0
FEMA number
4313
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight
302.28
Chemical formula
C16H14O6
Physical form/odour
Light yellow to light tan powder; Faint fatty vanillic aroma
Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol
Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
NA
Assay min %
95%
Acid value max
Refractive index
NA
Specific gravity
NA
Other requirements
m.p. = 226-227°
ID Test
HNMR IR MS
Spectrum