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| Flavouring |
4-Allyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol |
| Synonym(s) |
4-Allylsyringol;6-Methoxy eugenol;2,6-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl) phenol |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
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| Chemical name |
4-Allyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol |
| JECFA number |
726 |
| CAS number |
6627-88-9 |
| FEMA number |
3655 |
| COE number |
11214 |
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| Molecular weight |
194.23 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H14O3 |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear pale yellow liquid, roasted meaty bacon odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in fat |
| Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
| Boiling point (°C) |
168° (11 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
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| Refractive index |
1.548-1.550 |
| Specific gravity |
1.089-1.095 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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