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Flavouring	2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde
Synonym(s)	2-Formyl-5-methoxyphenol; 2-Hydroxy-p-anisaldehyde; 4-Methoxysalicylaldehyde
Latest JECFA evaluation	(Session 96)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde
JECFA number	2277
CAS number	673-22-3
FEMA number	4435
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	152.15
Chemical formula	C8H8O3
Physical form/odour	White or yellow to beige crystal
Solubility	Slightly soluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	271-274 °C
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index
Specific gravity	1.231
Other requirements	M.P. 39-42 °C
ID Test	HNMR, CNMR, IR, MS
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