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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 4-Propenyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol
Synonym(s) trans-4-Propenylsyringol;trans-2,6-Dimethoxy-4-(1-propenyl)phenol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2,6-Dimethoxy-4-(E)-1-propenylphenol
JECFA number 1265
CAS number 20675-95-0
FEMA number 3728
COE number
FLAVIS number 04.055
Molecular weight 194.23
Chemical formula C11H14O3
Physical form/odour Clear, pale yellow viscous liquid; sweet, spicy aroma
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Boiling point (°C) 135° (0.13 mm Hg)
Assay min % 96.6%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.577-1.578
Specific gravity 1.098-1.105
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