Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Resorcinol |
Synonym(s) |
m-Dihydroxybenzene |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Resorcinol |
JECFA number |
712 |
CAS number |
108-46-3 |
FEMA number |
3589 |
COE number |
11250 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
110.11 |
Chemical formula |
C6H6O2 |
Physical form/odour |
White needle-like crystals |
Solubility |
soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
277-281° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 109° |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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