Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,4-Dimethylanisole
Synonym(s)	4-Methoxy-m-xylene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-Methoxy-2,4-dimethylbenzene
JECFA number	1245
CAS number	6738-23-4
FEMA number	3828
COE number
FLAVIS number	04.063
Molecular weight	136.2
Chemical formula	C9H12O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; spicy, herbaceous aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water, Miscible in oils
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	193°
Assay min %	96.5%
Acid value max	0.1
Refractive index	1.512-1.516
Specific gravity	0.963-0.967
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum