Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Hydroxy-5-methylacetophenone |
Synonym(s) |
Acetophenone, 2'-hydroxy-5'-methyl-;2-Acetyl-4-methylphenol;o-Acetyl-p-cresol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)ethanone |
JECFA number |
2045 |
CAS number |
1450-72-2 |
FEMA number |
4594 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
150.17 |
Chemical formula |
C9H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow solid; Sweet heavy-floral somewhat herbaceous aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
m.p. = 45-48° |
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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