Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
o-Cresol |
Synonym(s) |
o-Hydroxytoluene;1-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzene;o-Cresylic acid;o-Methylphenol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
o-Cresol |
JECFA number |
691 |
CAS number |
95-48-7 |
FEMA number |
3480 |
COE number |
618 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
108.14 |
Chemical formula |
C7H8O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale brown crystals |
Solubility |
soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
191° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.544-1.548 |
Specific gravity |
1.041-1.046 |
Other requirements |
mp: 31-32° (liquid which may crystallize below 30°) |
ID Test |
IR |
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