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| Flavouring |
1-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone |
| Synonym(s) |
Anisyl methyl ketone;4-Methoxyphenylacetone;Anisic ketone |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone |
| JECFA number |
813 |
| CAS number |
122-84-9 |
| FEMA number |
2674 |
| COE number |
11836 |
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| Molecular weight |
164.21 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H12O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless oily liquid with an anise type odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils, organic solvents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
260° (minimum) |
| Assay min % |
97% |
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| Refractive index |
1.520-1.530 |
| Specific gravity |
1.067-1.073 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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