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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Furfuryl methyl ether |
| Synonym(s) |
Methyl furfuryl ether
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Furfuryl methyl ether
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| JECFA number |
1520 |
| CAS number |
13679-46-4
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| FEMA number |
3159
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
13.052
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| Molecular weight |
112.13 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H8O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Clear to yellow liquid; Airy, roasted coffee aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; Soluble in ether |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
134-135° |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.454-1.460 |
| Specific gravity |
1.013-1.019 |
| Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1520.gif
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