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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran |
| Synonym(s) |
2,5-Dimethyl-3-acetylfuran
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran
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| JECFA number |
1506 |
| CAS number |
10599-70-9
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| FEMA number |
3391
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
13.066
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| Molecular weight |
138.17 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H10O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Clear to yellow liquid; Powerful, slightly roasted, nutty aroma |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in propylene glycol, most fixed oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
83° (11 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.488-1.490 |
| Specific gravity |
1.037-1.039 |
| Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1506.gif
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