Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	1-Ethyl-2-acetylpyrrole
Synonym(s)	1-Ethyl-2-acetylazole;1-(N-Ethylpyrrol-2-yl)ethanone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Acetyl-1-ethylpyrrole
JECFA number	1305
CAS number	39741-41-8
FEMA number	3147
COE number
FLAVIS number	14.045
Molecular weight	137.18
Chemical formula	C8H11ON
Physical form/odour	Colourless to yellowish liquid; Warm, nutty, ethereal aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fixed oils and propylene glycol
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	209-211°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.550-1.556
Specific gravity	1.052-1.058
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum