Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Ethyl-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)acetate
Synonym(s)	Ethyl homovanillate; Ethyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetate; Benzeneacetic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-, ethyl ester; 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetic acid ethyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation	(Session 96)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Ethyl-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)acetate
JECFA number	2274
CAS number	60563-13-5
FEMA number	4810
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	210.23
Chemical formula	C11H14O4
Physical form/odour	Solid
Solubility	Insoluble
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index
Specific gravity
Other requirements	M.P. 44-47 °C
ID Test	HNMR, IR, MS
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