Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,5-Xylenol |
Synonym(s) |
1-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzene |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2,5-Xylenol |
JECFA number |
706 |
CAS number |
95-87-4 |
FEMA number |
3595 |
COE number |
537 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
122.17 |
Chemical formula |
C8H10O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless crystalline solid; Colourless needles |
Solubility |
slightly soluble to soluble in water; soluble in fat |
Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
211-212° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 70° (minimum) |
ID Test |
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