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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2-Pentylfuran |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Amylfuran
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2-Pentylfuran
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| JECFA number |
1491 |
| CAS number |
3777-69-3
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| FEMA number |
3317
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
13.059
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| Molecular weight |
138.21 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H14O
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
58-60° (10 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.443-1.449 |
| Specific gravity |
0.886-0.893 |
| Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
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