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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
4-Hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone |
| Synonym(s) |
4-Hydroxy-5-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one
5-Methyl-4-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one
5-Methyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
4-Hydroxy-5-methylfuran-3(2H)-one
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| JECFA number |
1450 |
| CAS number |
19322-27-1
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| FEMA number |
3635
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
13.085
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| Molecular weight |
114.1 |
| Chemical formula |
C5H6O3
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless to white solid; Fruity caramel or burnt pineapple aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water; Slightly soluble in fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
- |
| Assay min % |
97% |
| Acid value max |
4 |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 126-133° |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1450.gif
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