Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Dihydroxyacetone dimer
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dimethanol
JECFA number	1716
CAS number	62147-49-3
FEMA number	4033
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	180.16
Chemical formula	C6H12O6
Physical form/odour	Hygroscopic, crystalline, white to off-white powder; Sweet, cooling, aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max	NA
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp = 75-80°
ID Test	CNMR HNMR MS
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