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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2,5-Dimethylfuran |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2,5-Dimethylfuran
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| JECFA number |
1488 |
| CAS number |
625-86-5
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| FEMA number |
4106
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
96.13 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H8O
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Spicy smoky aroma |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
93° |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.437-1.443 |
| Specific gravity |
0.892-0.898 |
| Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
| ID Test |
NMR IR MS |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1488.gif
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