Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Phenyl-3-carbethoxyfuran |
Synonym(s) |
Phenyl oxaromate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl 2-phenyl-3-furoate |
JECFA number |
752 |
CAS number |
50626-02-3 |
FEMA number |
3468 |
COE number |
2309 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
216.24 |
Chemical formula |
C13H12O3 |
Physical form/odour |
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Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
148-154° (6 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.515-1.527 |
Specific gravity |
1.120-1.132 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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