Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl 2-pyrrolyl ketone |
Synonym(s) |
2-Acetylpyrrole;Methyl pyrrolyl ketone;2-Pyrrolyl methyl ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Acetylpyrrole |
JECFA number |
1307 |
CAS number |
1072-83-9 |
FEMA number |
3202 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
14.047 |
Molecular weight |
109.13 |
Chemical formula |
C6H7ON |
Physical form/odour |
Light beige to yellowish fine crystals; Bready, walnut, licorice-like aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in water and ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
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Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
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Specific gravity |
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Other requirements |
mp: 87-93° |
ID Test |
NMR |
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