AZODICARBONAMIDE
Prepared at the 19th JECFA (1975), published in NMRS 55B (1976) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA (2004)
An acceptable level of treatment of 0-45 mg/kg was established at the 9th JECFA (1965)
SYNONYMS Azobisformamide; INS No. 927a
DEFINITION
Chemical names Azodicarbonamide, azodicarboxylic acid diamide
C.A.S. number 123-77-3
Chemical formula C2H4N4O2
Formula weight 116.08
Assay Not less than 98.6%; not less than 47.2% and not more than 48.7% of N on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Yellow to orange-red, odourless, crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Maturing agent for flour
