Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-Hydroxyacetophenone
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone
JECFA number	2040
CAS number	99-93-4
FEMA number	4330
COE number
FLAVIS number	07.243
Molecular weight	136.15
Chemical formula	C8H8O2
Physical form/odour	White to off-white crystals, chips or chunks; Slight berry to sweet balsam aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 109-112°
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR
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