Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Phenol |
Synonym(s) |
Carbolic acid;Hydroxybenzene |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Phenol |
JECFA number |
690 |
CAS number |
108-95-2 |
FEMA number |
3223 |
COE number |
11811 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
94.11 |
Chemical formula |
C6H6O |
Physical form/odour |
White crystalline mass, sharp, medicinal, sweet, tarry odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
182° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 40-43° |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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