Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol |
Synonym(s) |
5-Propyl-o-hydroxyanisole;4-Propylguaiacol;Dihydroeugenol;4-Propyl-o-methoxyphenol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol |
JECFA number |
717 |
CAS number |
2785-87-7 |
FEMA number |
3598 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
166.22 |
Chemical formula |
C10H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless oily liquid, warm, spicy, sweet, and slightly floral balsamic odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in fat |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
250° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.520-1.525 |
Specific gravity |
1.034-1.040 |
Other requirements |
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