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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring L-Tyrosine
Synonym(s) L-beta-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)alanine
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name L-Tyrosine
JECFA number 1434
CAS number 60-18-4
FEMA number 3736
COE number
FLAVIS number 17.022
Molecular weight 181.19
Chemical formula C9H11O3N
Physical form/odour Colourless silky needles or white crystalline powder; odourless
Solubility Soluble in water and dilute mineral acid and alkali hydroxide solutions
Solubility in ethanol Slightly soluble
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max
Refractive index
Specific gravity
Other requirements mp: 342-344°; Sp.rotation = -4.5 to -5.5° (2°, 5N HCl)
ID Test IR
Spectrum