| FEMA | 3223 |
| CAS | 108-95-2 |
| EINECS | 203-632-7 |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 690 |
| CoE Number | 11811 |
| Organoleptic Notes |
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| Odor | phenolic phenolic, plastic, rubbery, |
| Flavor | N/A |
| Material Notes | an antiseptic and disinfectant. it is active against a wide range of micro-organisms including some fungi and viruses, but is only slowly effective against spores. it has been used to disinfect skin and to relieve itching. (from martindale, the extra pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p801) Used as a flavouring agent in a few foods, at maximum levels below 10 ppm Phenol, also known as carbolic acid, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H5OH. It is a white crystalline solid. The molecule consists of a phenyl (-C6H5), bonded to a hydroxyl (-OH) group. It is produced on a large scale (about 7 billion kg/year) as a precursor to many materials and useful compounds. (Wikipedia) |