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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Tetrahydrofurfuryl butyrate |
| Synonym(s) |
Butyric acid, tetrahydrofurfuryl ester
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Tetrahydrofurfuryl butyrate
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| JECFA number |
1444 |
| CAS number |
2217-33-6
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| FEMA number |
3057
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
13.048
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| Molecular weight |
172.23 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H16O3
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Heavy sweet aroma reminiscent of apricot and pineapple |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
227° |
| Assay min % |
97% |
| Acid value max |
4 |
| Refractive index |
1.446-1.452 |
| Specific gravity |
1.007-1.013 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
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