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Flavouring 1-Methyl-2-acetylpyrrole
Synonym(s) Methyl 1-methylpyrrol-2-yl ketone
1-Methylpyrrol-2-yl methyl ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Acetyl-1-methylpyrrole
JECFA number 1306
CAS number 932-16-1  
FEMA number 3184
COE number -
FLAVIS number 14.046  
Molecular weight 123.16 
Chemical formula C7H9ON  
Physical form/odour Colourless to yellowish liquid; Earthy aroma 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 200-202°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.539-1.545
Specific gravity 1.037-1.043
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1306.gif



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