Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	p-Propylphenol
Synonym(s)	1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4-Propylphenol
JECFA number	696
CAS number	645-56-7
FEMA number	3649
COE number	11234
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	136.19
Chemical formula	C9H12O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid, phenolic odour
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol	miscible
Boiling point (°C)	232°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.523-1.527
Specific gravity	0.980-0.986
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum