Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Furfuryl decanoate
Synonym(s)	Furfuryl caprate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Furan-2-ylmethyl decanoate
JECFA number	2102
CAS number	39252-05-6
FEMA number	4539
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	252.35
Chemical formula	C15H24O3
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid; Fatty caramel-like aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	298-300°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.458-1.464
Specific gravity	0.964-0.972 (20°)
Other requirements	Safety evaluation not completed
ID Test	HNMR
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