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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2,5-Dimethylfuran |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2,5-Dimethylfuran |
| JECFA number |
1488 |
| CAS number |
625-86-5 |
| FEMA number |
4106 |
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| Molecular weight |
96.13 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H8O |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Spicy smoky aroma |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
93° |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.437-1.443 |
| Specific gravity |
0.892-0.898 |
| Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
| ID Test |
NMR IR MS |
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