Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Dehydromenthofurolactone |
Synonym(s) |
3,6-Dimethyl-4,5-dihydro-6H-benzo(b)furan-2-one |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
5,6-Dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-4(H)-benzofuran-2-one |
JECFA number |
1163 |
CAS number |
75640-26-5 |
FEMA number |
3755 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
10.034 |
Molecular weight |
164.2 |
Chemical formula |
C10H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Liquid; hay and coumarin-like aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in oil |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
264-266° (10 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.542-1.548 |
Specific gravity |
1.090-1.096 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR NMR |
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