Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Diphenyl ether
Synonym(s)	Diphenyl oxide;Phenoxybenzene;Phenyl ether
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1,1'-Oxybis-benzene
JECFA number	1255
CAS number	101-84-8
FEMA number	3667
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FLAVIS number	04.035
Molecular weight	170.21
Chemical formula	C12H10O
Physical form/odour	colourless long crystalline needles or colourless oily liquid, Harsh floral-green, metallic geranium type aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water, soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	259°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max	0.5
Refractive index	1.578-1.583
Specific gravity	1.071-1.075
Other requirements	mp: 26.8°
ID Test	NMR
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