Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
p-Methylanisole |
Synonym(s) |
p-Cresyl methyl ether;Methyl p-cresol;Methyl p-cresyl ether;4-Methylphenol methyl ether;4-Methyl-1-methoxybenzene;4-Methoxytoluene;p-Methoxytoluene |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
1-Methoxy-4-methylbenzene |
JECFA number |
1243 |
CAS number |
104-93-8 |
FEMA number |
2681 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
04.015 |
Molecular weight |
122.17 |
Chemical formula |
C8H10O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid, Pungent sharp sweet aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water, soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
174° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.510-1.513 |
Specific gravity |
0.996-1.004 |
Other requirements |
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