Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-Methylbenzyl alcohol
Synonym(s)	p-Tolylcarbinol;p-Tolualcohol;4-(Hydroxymethyl)toluene;4-Methylbenzenemethanol;(4-Methylphenyl)methanol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	p-tolylmethanol
JECFA number	2065
CAS number	589-18-4
FEMA number	4624
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FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	122.16
Chemical formula	C8H10O
Physical form/odour	White solid; Weak floral aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 55-63°
ID Test	MS
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