Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-Propyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol |
Synonym(s) |
4-Propylsyringol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2,6-Dimethoxy-4-propylphenol |
JECFA number |
724 |
CAS number |
6766-82-1 |
FEMA number |
3729 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
196.25 |
Chemical formula |
C11H16O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Water white liquid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in fat |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
115° (0.38 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.529-1.530 |
Specific gravity |
1.071-1.076 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR, HNMR |
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