Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3',7-Dihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavan
Synonym(s)	3,4-dihydro-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-7-ol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-7-ol
JECFA number	2170
CAS number	76426-35-2
FEMA number	4708
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	272.3
Chemical formula	C16H16O4
Physical form/odour	White solid; sweet aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water; soluble in DMSO; slightly soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 163-165º
ID Test	MS IR HNMR
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