Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl) phenol
Synonym(s)	p-tert-Butylphenol;4-tert-Butylphenol;1-Hydroxy-4-tert-butylbenzene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	p-tert-Butylphenol
JECFA number	733
CAS number	98-54-4
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Molecular weight	150.22
Chemical formula	C10H14O
Physical form/odour	White needle-like crystals, phenolic odour
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol; soluble in ether
Solubility in ethanol	moderately soluble
Boiling point (°C)	236°
Assay min %	98%
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Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 98-101°
ID Test	IR, MS
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