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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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Flavouring
2-Methylacetophenone
Synonym(s)
Ethanone, 1-(2-methylphenyl)-;2-Acetyltoluene;2-Methylphenyl methyl ketone;Methyl 2-methylphenyl ketone;o-Acetyltoluene;Methyl o-tolyl ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation
2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification
Full
Information required
Chemical name
1-(o-tolyl)ethanone
JECFA number
2044
CAS number
577-16-2
FEMA number
4316
COE number
FLAVIS number
07.251
Molecular weight
134.18
Chemical formula
C9H10O
Physical form/odour
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Nutty coconut aroma
Solubility
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol
Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
213-215°
Assay min %
95%
Acid value max
Refractive index
1.526-1.532
Specific gravity
1.023-1.029
Other requirements
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