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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2-Ethyl-4,5-dimethyloxazole |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
4,5-Dimethyl-2-ethyloxazole
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| JECFA number |
1555 |
| CAS number |
53833-30-0
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| FEMA number |
3672
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
13.091
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| Molecular weight |
125.17 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H11ON
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Burnt roasted aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; Slightly soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
137° (732 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.454-1.460 |
| Specific gravity |
1.474-1.480 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1555.gif
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