Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol
Synonym(s)	Creosol;Homocatechol monoethyl ether;2-Methoxy-p-cresol;1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzene;4-Methylguaiacol;Valspice
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Methoxy-p-cresol
JECFA number	715
CAS number	93-51-6
FEMA number	2671
COE number	175
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	138.17
Chemical formula	C8H10O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless to yellowish liquid, sweet, spicy, slightly vanilla-like odour
Solubility	slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	miscible
Boiling point (°C)	220-222°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.534-1.538
Specific gravity	1.089-1.096
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum