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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-Methoxypyridine |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Methoxypyridine |
| JECFA number |
2156 |
| CAS number |
1628-89-3 |
| FEMA number |
4639 |
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| Molecular weight |
109.13 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H7NO |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; green fermented tea-like aroma |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
142-144º |
| Assay min % |
96% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.501-1.507 |
| Specific gravity |
1.044-1.050 (20º) |
| Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
| ID Test |
MS |
| Spectrum |
 
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