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Flavouring 2,5-Dimethyl-3-thiofuroylfuran
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name S-(2,5-Dimethyl-3-furyl) thio-2-furoate
JECFA number 1071
CAS number 65505-16-0  
FEMA number 3481
COE number 2323
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 222.26 
Chemical formula C11H10O3S  
Physical form/odour Clear yellow liquid; cofee-like roasted meat aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; slighty soluble in fat 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 79-83° (0.7 mm Hg)
Assay min % 98
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.512-1.519
Specific gravity 1.047-1.058
Other requirements -
ID Test IR NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1071.gif



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