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Flavouring	5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)-chroman-4-one
Synonym(s)	(+/-)-5,7,3'-Trihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavanone;(+/-)-Hesperetin;4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydro-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)chroman-4-one
JECFA number	2024
CAS number	69097-99-0
FEMA number	4313
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	302.28
Chemical formula	C16H14O6
Physical form/odour	Light yellow to light tan powder; Faint fatty vanillic aroma
Solubility	Sparingly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 226-227°
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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