Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Phenylphenol |
Synonym(s) |
Anthrapole 73;o-Hydroxy biphenyl;Xenol;o-Phenylphenol;OPP;Dowicide 1;2-Biphenylol;Torsite |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Phenylphenol |
JECFA number |
735 |
CAS number |
90-43-7 |
FEMA number |
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COE number |
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Molecular weight |
170.21 |
Chemical formula |
C12H10O |
Physical form/odour |
White to light purple crystals |
Solubility |
insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
282° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 57-58° |
ID Test |
IR, MS |
Spectrum |
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