Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
p-Methoxy-alpha-methyl-cinnamaldehyde |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4'-Methoxy-2-methylcinnamaldehyde |
JECFA number |
689 |
CAS number |
65405-67-6 |
FEMA number |
3182 |
COE number |
584 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
176.21 |
Chemical formula |
C11H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Deep yellow to orange liquid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; insoluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
106-109° (0.1 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
5 |
Refractive index |
1.625-1.632 |
Specific gravity |
0.989-0.996 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
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