Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	o-Methylanisole
Synonym(s)	2-Methoxytoluene;Methyl o-tolyl ether;o-Cresyl methyl ether;o-Methoxytoluene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1-Methoxy-2-methylbenzene
JECFA number	1242
CAS number	578-58-5
FEMA number	2680
COE number
FLAVIS number	04.014
Molecular weight	122.17
Chemical formula	C8H10O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid, Pungent-floral, warm, but almost grassy note
Solubility	Insoluble in water, soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	172°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.518-1.522 (15.3°)
Specific gravity	0.983-0.986 (15.5°)
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
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