Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol |
Synonym(s) |
p-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol;(4-Hydroxyphenyl)methanol;p-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol |
JECFA number |
955 |
CAS number |
623-05-2 |
FEMA number |
3987 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
124.14 |
Chemical formula |
C7H8O2 |
Physical form/odour |
White crystalline powder; slightly fruity-sweet coconut odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
m.p. 110-112° |
ID Test |
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