QUININE HYDROCHLORIDE
Prepared at the 41st JECFA (1993), published in FNP 52 Add 2 (1993) superseding specifications prepared at the 39th JECFA (1992), published
in FNP 54 Add 1 (1992). Not of toxicological concern at current uses levels up to 100 mg/l in soft drinks, 41st JECFA (1993)
DEFINITION The hydrochloride of a natural substance, quinine, obtained from the bark of various species of Cinchona including Cinchona succirubra, Pavon. (red cinchona); Cinchona officinalis, Linn; Cinchona calizaya, Wenddell; Cinchona ledgeriana, Moens.
Chemical names (8S,9R)-6-methoxy-4-quinolenyl-5-vinyl-2-quinuclidinylmethanol hydrochloride dihydrate; (8S,9R)-6'-methoxycinchonan-9-ol-hydrochloride dihydrate
C.A.S. number 6119-47-7
Chemical formula C20H24N2O2 · HCl · 2H2O
Formula weight 396.92
Assay Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White, silky, glittering needles; odourless, effloresces when exposed to warm air
FUNCTIONAL USES Flavouring agent
