SODIUM o-PHENYLPHENOL
Prepared at the 8th JECFA (1964), published in NMRS 38A and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA (2004).
An ADI of 0-0.2mg/kg bw was established at the 8th JECFA (1964)
SYNONYMS INS No. 232
DEFINITION
Chemical names Sodium (1,1'-biphenyl)-2-olate, sodium o-phenylphenate, sodium ophenylphenolate
C.A.S. number 132-27-4
Chemical formula C12H9NaO · 4H2O
Formula weight 264.26
Assay Not less than 97.0%
DESCRIPTION White powder of flakes; absorbs carbon dioxide and releases free ophenylphenol which slowly sublimes when exposed to air
FUNCTIONAL USESFor the post-harvest treatment of fruits and vegetables to protect against microbial damage
