Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Guaiacol propionate
Synonym(s)	Guaiacyl propionate;Propionyl guaiacolate;Phenol, o-methoxy-, propionate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-methoxyphenyl propionate
JECFA number	2017
CAS number	7598-60-9
FEMA number	4609
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	180.2
Chemical formula	C10H12O3
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless to light yellow liquid; Fruity nutty with a hint of vanilla aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	117-119° (8 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.528-1.538
Specific gravity	1.092-1.102
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR MS
Spectrum