Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Magnolol
Synonym(s)	2,2'-Bichavicol;2,2'-Biphenyldiol, 5,5'-diallyl-;[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2,2'-diol, 5,5'-di-2-propenyl-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	5,5'-diallyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2,2'-diol
JECFA number	2023
CAS number	528-43-8
FEMA number	4559
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	266.33
Chemical formula	C18H18O2
Physical form/odour	White powder; Bitter aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in DMSO
Solubility in ethanol	Sparingly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	92%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 101-104°; SC: 3-7% Honokiol; 1-2% Eudesmol
ID Test	MS
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