Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
o-Propylphenol |
Synonym(s) |
1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)propane |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Propylphenol |
JECFA number |
695 |
CAS number |
644-35-9 |
FEMA number |
3522 |
COE number |
11908 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
136.19 |
Chemical formula |
C9H12O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless oily liquid, phenolic odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
224° |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.524-1.528 |
Specific gravity |
0.988-0.996 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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