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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2-Butylfuran |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2-Butylfuran
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| JECFA number |
1490 |
| CAS number |
4466-24-4
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| FEMA number |
4081
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
13.103
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| Molecular weight |
124.18 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H12O
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Spicy aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
139° |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.444-1.450 |
| Specific gravity |
0.884-0.890 |
| Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
| ID Test |
MS |
| Spectrum |
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