Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Safrole
Synonym(s)	4-Allyl-1,2-methylenedioxylbenzene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	5-(2-Propenyl)-1,3-benzodioxole
JECFA number	1792
CAS number	94-59-7
FEMA number
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	162.19
Chemical formula	C10H10O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless to slightly yellow liquid; Sasafras aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	232-234°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.537-1.540
Specific gravity	1.095-1.099
Other requirements	Safety evaluation not completed
ID Test	MS
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