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Flavouring 4-((2-Furanmethyl)thio]-2-pentanone
Synonym(s) 4-(Furan-2-ylmethylsulfanyl)pentane-2-one
4-Furfurylthio-2-pentanone
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-((2-Furanmethyl)thio)pentan-2-one
JECFA number 1084
CAS number 180031-78-1  
FEMA number 3840
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 198.29 
Chemical formula C10H14O2S  
Physical form/odour Clear yellow liquid; meaty aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; Insoluble in fat 
Solubility in ethanol 50% soluble in ethanol 
Boiling point (°C) 113°
Assay min % 97
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.513-1.518
Specific gravity 1.088-1.096
Other requirements -
ID Test MS IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1084.gif



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