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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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Flavouring
3-Hydroxy-4-phenylbutan-2-one
Synonym(s)
2-Butanone, 3-hydroxy-4-phenyl-
Latest JECFA evaluation
2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification
Full
Information required
Chemical name
3-hydroxy-4-phenylbutan-2-one
JECFA number
2041
CAS number
5355-63-5
FEMA number
4052
COE number
FLAVIS number
07.242
Molecular weight
164.2
Chemical formula
C10H12O2
Physical form/odour
Clear, colourless liquid; Fruit and floral aroma
Solubility
Soluble in non-polar solvents; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol
Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
97-99° (1.0 mm Hg)
Assay min %
93%
Acid value max
Refractive index
1.524-1.534
Specific gravity
1.079-1.089 (20°)
Other requirements
SC: 3-5% 4-Hydroxy-4-phenylbutan-2-one
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