Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-Propyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol
Synonym(s)	4-Propylsyringol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2,6-Dimethoxy-4-propylphenol
JECFA number	724
CAS number	6766-82-1
FEMA number	3729
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	196.25
Chemical formula	C11H16O3
Physical form/odour	Water white liquid
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol	miscible
Boiling point (°C)	115° (0.38 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.529-1.530
Specific gravity	1.071-1.076
Other requirements
ID Test	IR, HNMR
Spectrum