Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Acetyl-3,5-dimethylfuran |
Synonym(s) |
3,5-Dimethyl-2-furyl methyl ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2018 (Session 86) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Acetyl-3,5-dimethylfuran |
JECFA number |
1505 |
CAS number |
22940-86-9 |
FEMA number |
4071 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
138.17 |
Chemical formula |
C8H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid to solid; Sweet balsamic aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
195° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.494-1.500 |
Specific gravity |
1.041-1.047 |
Other requirements |
mp: 18° |
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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