Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Pentyl 2-furyl ketone |
Synonym(s) |
2-Furyl pentyl ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2018 (Session 86) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Hexanoylfuran |
JECFA number |
1512 |
CAS number |
14360-50-0 |
FEMA number |
3418 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.070 |
Molecular weight |
166.22 |
Chemical formula |
C10H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to yellow liquid; Apricot, peach-like aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
65-67° (0.5 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.490-1.496 |
Specific gravity |
0.992-0.998 |
Other requirements |
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