Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
p-Cresol |
Synonym(s) |
p-Cresylic acid;1-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzene;p-Hydroxytoluene;p-Methylphenol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
p-Cresol |
JECFA number |
693 |
CAS number |
106-44-5 |
FEMA number |
2337 |
COE number |
619 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
108.14 |
Chemical formula |
C7H8O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pink crystals, tarry-smoky medicinal odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
201-202° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 32-36° |
ID Test |
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