Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Estragole
Synonym(s)	Methyl chavicol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1-Methoxy-4(2-propenyl)-benzene
JECFA number	1789
CAS number	140-67-0
FEMA number	2411
COE number
FLAVIS number	04.011
Molecular weight	148.21
Chemical formula	C10H12O
Physical form/odour	Colourless to light yellow liquid; Anise-like aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohols
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	216°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.519-1.524
Specific gravity	0.960-0.968
Other requirements	Safety evaluation not completed
ID Test	IR MS
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