Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-Ethylguaiacol
Synonym(s)	Homocreosol;1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-ethylbenzene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4-Ethylguaiacol
JECFA number	716
CAS number	2785-89-9
FEMA number	2436
COE number	176
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	152.19
Chemical formula	C9H12O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless, oily liquid, warm, sweet, spicy, medicinal odour
Solubility	slightly soluble in water; miscible in oils
Solubility in ethanol	miscible
Boiling point (°C)	229-235°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.524-1.534
Specific gravity	1.056-1.066
Other requirements
ID Test	IR, MS
Spectrum