Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Apiole |
Synonym(s) |
1-Allyl-2,5-dimethoxy-3,4-methylenedioxybenzene |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
4,7-Dimethoxy-5-(2-propenyl)-1,3-benzodioxole |
JECFA number |
1787 |
CAS number |
523-80-8 |
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Molecular weight |
222.24 |
Chemical formula |
C12H14O4 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to yellow or light green liquid; Slight parsley like aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in ether, acetone and glacial acetic acid |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
294° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.536-1.538 |
Specific gravity |
1.124-1.135 |
Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
ID Test |
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