Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methoxy-4-vinylphenol |
Synonym(s) |
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxystyrene;p-Vinylcatechol-o-methyl ether;p-Vinylguaiacol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methoxy-4-vinylphenol |
JECFA number |
725 |
CAS number |
7786-61-0 |
FEMA number |
2675 |
COE number |
177 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
150.18 |
Chemical formula |
C9H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless or pale straw oily liquid, powerful, spicy, clove-like roasted peanut odour |
Solubility |
insoluble 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 |
1.534-1.538 |
Specific gravity |
1.090-1.096 |
Other requirements |
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