Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,5-Xylenol
Synonym(s)	1-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2,5-Xylenol
JECFA number	706
CAS number	95-87-4
FEMA number	3595
COE number	537
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	122.17
Chemical formula	C8H10O
Physical form/odour	Colourless crystalline solid; Colourless needles
Solubility	slightly soluble to soluble in water; soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol	moderately soluble
Boiling point (°C)	211-212°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 70° (minimum)
ID Test	IR
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