Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Hydroxyacetophenone |
Synonym(s) |
o-Hydroxyacetophenone;o-Acetylphenol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2'-Hydroxyacetophenone |
JECFA number |
727 |
CAS number |
118-93-4 |
FEMA number |
3548 |
COE number |
11784 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
136.15 |
Chemical formula |
C8H8O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in fat |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
215-220° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.556-1.560 |
Specific gravity |
1.127-1.133 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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