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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
6-Methoxyquinoline |
| Synonym(s) |
methyl 6-quinolyl ether |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
6-Methoxyquinoline |
| JECFA number |
2157 |
| CAS number |
5263-87-6 |
| FEMA number |
4640 |
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| Molecular weight |
159.18 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H9NO |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; heavy sweet aroma |
| Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
294-296º |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.622-1.625 |
| Specific gravity |
1.151-1.154 (20º) |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
MS |
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