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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2-Acetyl-5-methylfuran |
| Synonym(s) |
Methyl 5-methyl-2-furyl ketone
1-(5-Methyl-2-furyl) ethanone
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2-Acetyl-5-methylfuran
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| JECFA number |
1504 |
| CAS number |
1193-79-9
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| FEMA number |
3609
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
13.083
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| Molecular weight |
124.14 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H8O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Strong, nutty aroma |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in corn oil |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
71-72° (8 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
2 |
| Refractive index |
1.511-1.517 |
| Specific gravity |
1.066-1.072 (20°) |
| Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
| ID Test |
HNMR IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1504-hnmr.gif
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1504-ir.gif
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