Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone |
Synonym(s) |
4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-5-ethyl-2,3-dihydrofur-3-one;Homofuraneol;2-Ethyl-5-methyl-4,5-dihydrofuran-3-ol-4-one;2-Methyl-4-hydroxy-5-ethylfuran-3-one |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone |
JECFA number |
1449 |
CAS number |
27538-09-6 |
FEMA number |
3623 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.084 |
Molecular weight |
142.15 |
Chemical formula |
C7H10O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Yellow liquid; Sweet fruity caramel, butter scotch aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in water; Insoluble in fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
103° (15 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
4 |
Refractive index |
1.509-1.514 |
Specific gravity |
1.133-1.143 |
Other requirements |
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