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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol |
| Synonym(s) |
p-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol;(4-Hydroxyphenyl)methanol;p-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol |
| JECFA number |
955 |
| CAS number |
623-05-2 |
| FEMA number |
3987 |
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| Molecular weight |
124.14 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H8O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
White crystalline powder; slightly fruity-sweet coconut odour |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
| Assay min % |
99% |
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| Refractive index |
NA |
| Specific gravity |
NA |
| Other requirements |
m.p. 110-112° |
| ID Test |
IR |
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