Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone
Synonym(s)	Furaneol;Strawberry furanone;2,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-4-oxo-4,5-dihydrofuran;2,5-Dimethyl-4,5-dihydrofuran-3-ol-4-one
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one
JECFA number	1446
CAS number	3658-77-3
FEMA number	3174
COE number
FLAVIS number	13.010
Molecular weight	128.13
Chemical formula	C6H8O3
Physical form/odour	Colourless to white solid; Fruity caramel or burnt pineapple aroma
Solubility	Soluble in oil; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	3
Refractive index
Specific gravity
Other requirements	mp: 78-80°
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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