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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Menthofuran |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran
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| JECFA number |
758 |
| CAS number |
494-90-6
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| FEMA number |
3235
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| COE number |
2265
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
150.22 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H14O
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| Physical form/odour |
Bluish liquid, odour similar to that of menthol |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
| Boiling point (°C) |
196; 95 (20 mm Hg); 80 (18 mm Hg); 90-92 (3 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.481-1.486 |
| Specific gravity |
0.960-0.970 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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