Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,4,5-Trimethyl-delta-3-oxazoline |
Synonym(s) |
2,4,5-Trimethyl-2,5-dihydrooxazole |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2,4,5-Trimethyl-delta-3-oxazoline |
JECFA number |
1559 |
CAS number |
22694-96-8 |
FEMA number |
3525 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.039 |
Molecular weight |
113.16 |
Chemical formula |
C6H11N1O |
Physical form/odour |
Yellow orange liquid; Powerful, musty, slight green, wood, nut aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in water, propylene glycol; insoluble in most fixed oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
96-97° |
Assay min % |
94% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.413-1.421 |
Specific gravity |
0.913-0.920 |
Other requirements |
Also contains trimethyloxazole |
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