Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	p-Dimethoxybenzene
Synonym(s)	Dimethylhydroquinone;DMB;Hydroquinone dimethyl ether
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1,4-Dimethoxybenzene
JECFA number	1250
CAS number	150-78-7
FEMA number	2386
COE number
FLAVIS number	04.034
Molecular weight	138.17
Chemical formula	C8H10O2
Physical form/odour	White crystals
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 56-60°
ID Test	NMR
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