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| Flavouring |
Sodium 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy)propanoate |
| Synonym(s) |
Propanoic acid, 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy), sodium salt |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2019 (Session 87) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
Sodium 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy)propanoate |
| JECFA number |
1029 |
| CAS number |
150436-68-3 |
| FEMA number |
3773 |
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| FLAVIS number |
08.127 |
| Molecular weight |
218.19 |
| Chemical formula |
NaC10H11O4 |
| Physical form/odour |
White to pale cream, crystalline solid |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water and propylene glycol, slightly soluble in fat |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
NA |
| Specific gravity |
NA |
| Other requirements |
m.p. 184-190° |
| ID Test |
IR |
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