Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol |
Synonym(s) |
Creosol;Homocatechol monoethyl ether;2-Methoxy-p-cresol;1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzene;4-Methylguaiacol;Valspice |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methoxy-p-cresol |
JECFA number |
715 |
CAS number |
93-51-6 |
FEMA number |
2671 |
COE number |
175 |
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Molecular weight |
138.17 |
Chemical formula |
C8H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to yellowish liquid, sweet, spicy, slightly vanilla-like odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
220-222° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.534-1.538 |
Specific gravity |
1.089-1.096 |
Other requirements |
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