Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde |
Synonym(s) |
p-Formylphenol;p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde;4-Formylphenol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde |
JECFA number |
956 |
CAS number |
123-08-0 |
FEMA number |
3984 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
122.12 |
Chemical formula |
C7H6O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Beige powder; vanillic/nutty odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
freely soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
Assay min % |
99 |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
m.p. 116°[sublimes at atmospheric pressure] |
ID Test |
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