Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Furfurylidenebutyraldehyde
Synonym(s)	3(2-Furyl)-2-ethylacrolein;2-Ethyl-3(2-furyl)-2-propenal;2-Ethyl-3(2-furyl)acrolein
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Furfurylidene-2-butanal
JECFA number	1501
CAS number	770-27-4
FEMA number	2492
COE number
FLAVIS number	13.043
Molecular weight	150.18
Chemical formula	C9H10O2
Physical form/odour	Pale yellowish liquid; Mild, warm, vegetable-like aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; Soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	240°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	3
Refractive index	1.570-1.576
Specific gravity	1.057-1.063
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum