Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,4,6-Trimethylphenol
Synonym(s)	2-Hydroxymesitylene;Hydroxymesitylene;1-Hydroxy-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene;Mesitol;Mesityl alcohol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2,4,6-trimethylphenol
JECFA number	2013
CAS number	527-60-6
FEMA number	4329
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FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	136.19
Chemical formula	C9H12O
Physical form/odour	Pale red crystalline solid; Slight phenolic aroma
Solubility	Sparingly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	220-221° (76 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 70-74°
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
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