Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-Methoxybenzoyloxyacetic acid
Synonym(s)	Glycolic acid, p-anisate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required	-
Chemical name	Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, carboxymethyl ester
JECFA number	1883
CAS number	10414-68-3
FEMA number	4016
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	-
Molecular weight	210.18
Chemical formula	C₁₀H₁₀O₅
Physical form/odour	White solid; Cooked brown and roasted aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; insoluble in n-octane
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 135°
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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