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Flavouring 3-(2-Furyl)acrolein
Synonym(s) 2-Furanacrolein
3-(2-Furyl)-2-propenal
3-(2-Furyl)acrylaldehyde
Furylacrolein
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3-(2-Furyl)prop-2-enal
JECFA number 1497
CAS number 623-30-3  
FEMA number 2494
COE number -
FLAVIS number 13.034  
Molecular weight 122.12 
Chemical formula C7H6O2  
Physical form/odour White or yellow needles; Cooked spicy-herb aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) -
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max 3
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements Safety evaluation not completed; mp: 49-52°
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1497.gif



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