Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Vanillin propylene glycol acetal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-Methoxy-4-(4-methyl-1,3-dioxalan-2-yl)-phenol
JECFA number	1882
CAS number	68527-74-2
FEMA number	3905
COE number
FLAVIS number	06.104
Molecular weight	210.23
Chemical formula	C11H14O4
Physical form/odour	Colourless, viscous liquid; Sweet, vanilla aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water and fat; soluble in triacetin
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	152-155° (1 mm Hg)
Assay min %	79%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.533-1.543
Specific gravity	1.196-1.206
Other requirements	SC: Vanillin (18-20%)
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum