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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
5-Methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde |
| Synonym(s) |
5-Methyl-2-thenaldehyde
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
5-Methyl-2-thiophenecarbaldehyde
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| JECFA number |
1050 |
| CAS number |
13679-70-4
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| FEMA number |
3209
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| COE number |
2203
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
126.18 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H6OS
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| Physical form/odour |
Pale yellow, gold, orange or dark brown liquid; roasted, nutty odour |
| Solubility |
Soluble in most organic solvents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
113-114° (25 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
95 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.574-1.586 |
| Specific gravity |
1.168-1.172 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1050.gif
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