| Flavouring |
4-Methylbiphenyl |
| Synonym(s) |
4-Methyldiphenyl;4-Phenyltoluene;1-Methyl-4-phenylbenzene;p-Methylbiphenyl |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
- |
| Chemical name |
4-Methyl-1,1'-biphenyl |
| JECFA number |
1334 |
| CAS number |
644-08-6 |
| FEMA number |
3186 |
| COE number |
- |
| FLAVIS number |
01.011 |
| Molecular weight |
168.24 |
| Chemical formula |
C13H12 |
| Physical form/odour |
White solid |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
- |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
<1.0 |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 49-50° |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
 
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