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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
1-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-1-penten-3-one |
| Synonym(s) |
Ethone;p-Methoxystyryl ethyl ketone;alpha-Methylanisalacetone;alpha-Methyl anisylidene acetone |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-penten-3-one |
| JECFA number |
826 |
| CAS number |
104-27-8 |
| FEMA number |
2673 |
| COE number |
164 |
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| Molecular weight |
190.24 |
| Chemical formula |
C12H14O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
white to pale yellow crystals with a sweet, buttery, caramellic odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents, oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
278°; 74° (10 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
NA |
| Specific gravity |
NA |
| Other requirements |
mp: 60° |
| ID Test |
IR |
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