Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(±)-Homoeriodictyol, sodium salt
Synonym(s)	HED sodium salt; 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydro-5,7- dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-, sodium salt
Latest JECFA evaluation	2020 (Session 89)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one—sodium (1/1)
JECFA number	2256
CAS number	462631-45-4
FEMA number	4228
COE number
FLAVIS number	16.083
Molecular weight	325.27
Chemical formula	C16H14O6Na
Physical form/odour	Beige solid; creamy
Solubility	Soluble
Solubility in ethanol	Practically insoluble to insoluble
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min %	90%
Acid value max
Refractive index
Specific gravity
Other requirements	mp: Decomposition >130°; SC: 3-5% Eriodictyol-7-methyl ether (racemic mixture); 1-2% Homoeriodictyol-7-methyl ether (racemic mixture)
ID Test	MS IR HNMR
Spectrum