Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Eugenol |
Synonym(s) |
Allylguaiacol;1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-propenylbenzene;2-Methoxy-4-allylphenol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol |
JECFA number |
1529 |
CAS number |
97-53-0 |
FEMA number |
2467 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
04.003 |
Molecular weight |
164.2 |
Chemical formula |
C10H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Aroma of cloves |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in ether, most fixed oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
256° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.540-1.542 |
Specific gravity |
1.064-1.070 |
Other requirements |
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