Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl) phenol |
Synonym(s) |
p-tert-Butylphenol;4-tert-Butylphenol;1-Hydroxy-4-tert-butylbenzene |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
p-tert-Butylphenol |
JECFA number |
733 |
CAS number |
98-54-4 |
FEMA number |
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Molecular weight |
150.22 |
Chemical formula |
C10H14O |
Physical form/odour |
White needle-like crystals, phenolic odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol; soluble in ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
236° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 98-101° |
ID Test |
IR, MS |
Spectrum |
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