Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	di-2-Furylmethane
Synonym(s)	di-2-Furyl methane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,2'-Methanediyldifuran
JECFA number	2104
CAS number	1197-40-6
FEMA number	4540
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	148.16
Chemical formula	C9H8O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless clear liquid; Rich roasted aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	194-195°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.501-1.507
Specific gravity	1.097-1.103 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum