Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,5-Dimethyl-4-ethyloxazole |
Synonym(s) |
4-Ethyl-2,5-dimethyloxazole |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2,5-Dimethyl-4-ethyloxazole |
JECFA number |
1554 |
CAS number |
30408-61-8 |
FEMA number |
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COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.118 |
Molecular weight |
125.17 |
Chemical formula |
C7H11ON |
Physical form/odour |
Yellowish liquid; Burnt roasted aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
150° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.441-1.447 |
Specific gravity |
0.957-0.963 |
Other requirements |
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