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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2,6-Xylenol |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Hydroxy-1,3-dimethylbenzene |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2,6-Xylenol |
| JECFA number |
707 |
| CAS number |
576-26-1 |
| FEMA number |
3249 |
| COE number |
11261 |
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| Molecular weight |
122.17 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H10O |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless crystalline solid, sweet rooty odour |
| Solubility |
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| Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
212° |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
NA |
| Specific gravity |
NA |
| Other requirements |
mp: 45-49° |
| ID Test |
IR |
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