Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methylfuran |
Synonym(s) |
alpha-Methylfuran;5-Methylfuran |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methylfuran |
JECFA number |
1487 |
CAS number |
534-22-5 |
FEMA number |
4179 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.030 |
Molecular weight |
82.1 |
Chemical formula |
C5H6O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Spicy smoky aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
64° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.431-1.437 |
Specific gravity |
0.908-0.917 |
Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
ID Test |
NMR IR MS |
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