Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
1-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone |
Synonym(s) |
Anisyl methyl ketone;4-Methoxyphenylacetone;Anisic ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone |
JECFA number |
813 |
CAS number |
122-84-9 |
FEMA number |
2674 |
COE number |
11836 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
164.21 |
Chemical formula |
C10H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless oily liquid with an anise type odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils, organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
260° (minimum) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.520-1.530 |
Specific gravity |
1.067-1.073 |
Other requirements |
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