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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
p-Methoxycinnamaldehyde |
| Synonym(s) |
p-Methoxycinnaldehyde |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
p-Methoxycinnamaldehyde |
| JECFA number |
687 |
| CAS number |
1963-36-6 |
| FEMA number |
3567 |
| COE number |
11919 |
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| Molecular weight |
162.18 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H10O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
White to yellowish crystals, spicy floral odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
277° |
| Assay min % |
96% |
| Acid value max |
4 |
| Refractive index |
NA |
| Specific gravity |
NA |
| Other requirements |
mp: 57-58° |
| ID Test |
IR |
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