Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Vanillyl alcohol |
Synonym(s) |
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol |
JECFA number |
886 |
CAS number |
498-00-0 |
FEMA number |
3737 |
COE number |
690 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
154.17 |
Chemical formula |
C8H10O3 |
Physical form/odour |
white or colourless crystals with a mild, sweet, balsamic, vanilla-like odour |
Solubility |
soluble in hot water, organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
(decomposes at the melting point) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 115° |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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