Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	p-Vinylphenol
Synonym(s)	p-Ethenylphenol;4-Hydroxystyrene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	4-Vinylphenol
JECFA number	711
CAS number	2628-17-3
FEMA number	3739
COE number	11257
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	120.15
Chemical formula	C8H8O
Physical form/odour	White solid, vanilla extract odour
Solubility	soluble in water; slightly soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol	moderately soluble
Boiling point (°C)	189°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 68°
ID Test	MS
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