Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Hydroquinone monoethyl ether |
Synonym(s) |
p-Hydroxyphenetole;1-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzene;p-Ethoxyphenol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Ethoxyphenol |
JECFA number |
720 |
CAS number |
622-62-8 |
FEMA number |
3695 |
COE number |
2258 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
138.17 |
Chemical formula |
C8H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
White or colourless crystals, sweet herbaceous odour reminiscent of anise and fennel |
Solubility |
slightly soluble to soluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
246-247° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 64° (minimum) |
ID Test |
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