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Flavouring Methyl 2-pyrrolyl ketone
Synonym(s) 2-Acetylpyrrole
Methyl pyrrolyl ketone
2-Pyrrolyl methyl ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Acetylpyrrole
JECFA number 1307
CAS number 1072-83-9  
FEMA number 3202
COE number -
FLAVIS number 14.047  
Molecular weight 109.13 
Chemical formula C6H7ON  
Physical form/odour Light beige to yellowish fine crystals; Bready, walnut, licorice-like aroma 
Solubility Soluble in water and ether 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) -
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max -
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements mp: 87-93°
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1307.gif



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