Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Phenyl salicylate |
Synonym(s) |
Salol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, phenyl ester |
JECFA number |
736 |
CAS number |
118-55-8 |
FEMA number |
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COE number |
11814 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
214.22 |
Chemical formula |
C13H10O3 |
Physical form/odour |
White crystalline solid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in 50% Heptane |
Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
172-173° (12 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 41-43° |
ID Test |
IR |
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