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Flavouring	Myricitrin
Synonym(s)	3,3',4',5,5',7-Hexahydroxyflavone, 3-rhamnoside;Myricetin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside;Myricetin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnoside;Myricetin 3-O-alpha-rhamnopyranoside;Myricetin 3-O-rhamnoside;Myricetin 3-rhamnoside;Myricetin-3-O-alpha-rhamnoside;Myricitrine;Myricitroside
Latest JECFA evaluation	2014 (Session 79)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	3',4',5,5',7-pentahydroxy-3-(alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyloxy) flavone
JECFA number	2207
CAS number	17912-87-7
FEMA number	4491
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FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	464.38
Chemical formula	C21H20O12
Physical form/odour	Light yellow powder or mass, Slight bayberry aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Slightly Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
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Specific gravity
Other requirements	m.p. = : 197-199°
ID Test	IR, MS, HMMR, CNMR
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