Chemical specifications to be provided for flavouring substances
- chemical name as used in the register of Decision 1999/217/EC,
- IUPAC name, if different from chemical name as used in the register,
- synonyms,
- CAS-, E-, EINECS-, FL-, CoE- and FEMA numbers, if available,
- chemical and structural formula, molecular weight,
- physical form/odour,
- solubility,
- solubility in ethanol,
- identity test (infra red-, nuclear magnetic resonance- and/or mass spectrum),
- minimum assay value,
- impurities,
- physical parameters related to purity (justification is required if information is not provided):
- boiling point (for liquids),
- melting point (for solids),
- refractive index (for liquids),
- specific gravity (for liquids),
- stability and decomposition products, if relevant,
- interaction with food components, if relevant,
- any other relevant information.
