Food safety and quality: details

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
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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
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