Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	1-(2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(pyridin-2-yl)propan-1-one
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-(2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(2-pyridyl)propan-1-one
JECFA number	2160
CAS number	1190229-37-8
FEMA number	4723
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	257.28
Chemical formula	C15H15NO3
Physical form/odour	Solid, off-white to cream in colour; Sweet savoury aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble in phosphate buffer
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	Safety evaluation not completed; m.p.= 65-66°
ID Test	MS IR HNMR CNMR
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