Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(2S)-3',7-Dihydroxy-8-methyl-4'-methoxyflavan
Synonym(s)	(S)-2-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-8-methylchroman-7-ol; (2S)-7,3´-Dihydroxy-4´-methoxy-8-methylflavane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2020 (Session 89)
Status of specification	Tentative
Information required	Safety evaluation not completed
Chemical name	(S)-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-8-methylchroman-7-ol
JECFA number	2260
CAS number	87733-81-1
FEMA number	4833
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	286.32
Chemical formula	C17H18O4
Physical form/odour	White powder; Bland aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Very slightly soluble
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index
Specific gravity
Other requirements	mp: 130-131°; Optical rotation: - 45.7° (c = 14.0 mg/mL, CHCl3)
ID Test	MS HNMR
Spectrum