Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Zingerone
Synonym(s)	Vanillylacetone;4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylacetone;2-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl methyl ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	4-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone
JECFA number	730
CAS number	122-48-5
FEMA number	3124
COE number	139
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	194.23
Chemical formula	C11H14O3
Physical form/odour	Yellowish to yellow-brown crystalline mass, sweet, spicy, warm, heavy floral, mildly animal balsamic, vanilla like odour
Solubility	slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	moderately soluble
Boiling point (°C)	187-188° (14 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 40-41°
ID Test	IR
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