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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2-Methyl-3(2-furyl)acrolein |
| Synonym(s) |
Furfurylidene-2-propanal
2-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)propenal
alpha-Methylfurylacroleine
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
3-(2-Furyl)-2-methylprop-2-enal
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| JECFA number |
1498 |
| CAS number |
874-66-8
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| FEMA number |
2704
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
13.046
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| Molecular weight |
136.15 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H8O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Pale yellowish liquid; Mild, warm, cinnamon-like aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; Soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Solube |
| Boiling point (°C) |
225° |
| Assay min % |
96% |
| Acid value max |
3 |
| Refractive index |
1.567-1.573 |
| Specific gravity |
1.097-1.103 |
| Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
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