Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl anisate |
Synonym(s) |
Methyl p-methoxybenzoate;Methyl p-anisate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl-4-methoxybenzoate |
JECFA number |
884 |
CAS number |
121-98-2 |
FEMA number |
2679 |
COE number |
248 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
166.18 |
Chemical formula |
C9H10O3 |
Physical form/odour |
white crystals with a sweet, floral odour |
Solubility |
very slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
255° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 48° |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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