Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(±)-Eriodictyol
Synonym(s)	(±)-3',4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavanone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one
JECFA number	2172
CAS number	4049-38-1
FEMA number	4715
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	288.26
Chemical formula	C15H12O6
Physical form/odour	Slightly beige solid; Bland aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Sparingly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 209-210º
ID Test	MS IR
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