Food safety and quality
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Ethyl 3-(2-furyl)propanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Ethyl furfurylacetate;Ethyl furylpropionate;Ethyl 2-furanpropionate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2020 (Session 89) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl 3(2-furyl)propionate |
JECFA number |
1513 |
CAS number |
10031-90-0 |
FEMA number |
2435 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.022 |
Molecular weight |
168.19 |
Chemical formula |
C9H12O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Yellow liquid; Fruity pineapple aroma |
Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
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Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
5 |
Refractive index |
1.455-1.462 |
Specific gravity |
1.051-1.058 |
Other requirements |
mp: 24-25° |
ID Test |
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