Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-(5-Methyl-2-furyl)-butanal |
Synonym(s) |
3-(5-Methyl-2-furyl)-butyraldehyde |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2018 (Session 86) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-(5-Methyl-2-furyl) butanal |
JECFA number |
1500 |
CAS number |
31704-80-0 |
FEMA number |
3307 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.058 |
Molecular weight |
152.19 |
Chemical formula |
C9H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Vegetable, fruity aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; Soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
88-91° (12 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
3 |
Refractive index |
1.575-1.581 |
Specific gravity |
1.006-1.012 |
Other requirements |
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