Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
p-Ethylphenol |
Synonym(s) |
4-Hydroxyethylbenzene |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Ethylphenol |
JECFA number |
694 |
CAS number |
123-07-9 |
FEMA number |
3156 |
COE number |
550 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
122.17 |
Chemical formula |
C8H10O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless needle like crystals, powerful, woody phenolic, medicinal, yet rather sweet odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
218-219° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 47-48° |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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