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Flavouring Allyl 2-furoate
Synonym(s) Allyl pyromucate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Propenyl furan-2-carboxylate
JECFA number 21
CAS number 4208-49-5  
FEMA number 2030
COE number 360
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 152.15 
Chemical formula C8H8O3  
Physical form/odour Colourless or pale straw liquid which darkens when exposed to air and daylight: has a caramelic, fruity odour 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 206-209°
Assay min % 98
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.4945
Specific gravity 1.181 (23°)
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/21.gif



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