Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Anisyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
Cassie ketone;p-Methoxybenzyl acetate;1-Methoxy-4-acetoxymethylbenzene |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Methoxybenzyl acetate |
JECFA number |
873 |
CAS number |
104-21-2 |
FEMA number |
2098 |
COE number |
209 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
180.2 |
Chemical formula |
C10H12O3 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a floral, fruity, balsamic odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water, glycerol, propylene glycol; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
235° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.511-1.517 |
Specific gravity |
1.104-1.111 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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