Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Elemicin
Synonym(s)	5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1,2,3-Trimethoxy-5-(2-propenyl)benzene
JECFA number	1788
CAS number	487-11-6
FEMA number
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	208.26
Chemical formula	C12H16O3
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale straw coloured viscous liquid; Spice with floral notes
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	246°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.529-1.534
Specific gravity	1.058-1.070
Other requirements	Safety evaluation not completed
ID Test	MS
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