Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	o-Cresol
Synonym(s)	o-Hydroxytoluene;1-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzene;o-Cresylic acid;o-Methylphenol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	o-Cresol
JECFA number	691
CAS number	95-48-7
FEMA number	3480
COE number	618
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	108.14
Chemical formula	C7H8O
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale brown crystals
Solubility	soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	very soluble
Boiling point (°C)	191°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.544-1.548
Specific gravity	1.041-1.046
Other requirements	mp: 31-32° (liquid which may crystallize below 30°)
ID Test	IR
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