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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran
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| JECFA number |
1495 |
| CAS number |
3782-00-1
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| FEMA number |
3535
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
13.074
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| Molecular weight |
146.19 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H10O
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| Physical form/odour |
Clear to yellow liquid; Nutty spicy aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water, Soluble in fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
96-98° (15 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
97% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.554-1.563 |
| Specific gravity |
1.031-1.037 |
| Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1495.gif
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