Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-Methyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol
Synonym(s)	2,6-Dimethoxy-p-cresol;4-Methylsyringol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2,6-Dimethoxy-p-cresol
JECFA number	722
CAS number	1730647
FEMA number	3704
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	168.19
Chemical formula	C9H12O3
Physical form/odour	Pale yellow semi-solid, phenolic medicinal odour
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol	moderately soluble
Boiling point (°C)	145-146° (12 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 37-42°
ID Test	IR
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