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Flavouring	1-Ethyl-2-pyrrolecarboxaldehyde
Synonym(s)	1-ethyl pyrrole-2-aldehyde;1-ethyl pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde;1-ethyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde;1-ethyl-2-formyl pyrrole;1-ethyl-2-pyrrole carboxaldehyde
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1-Ethylpyrrole-2-carbaldehyde
JECFA number	2150
CAS number	2167-14-8
FEMA number	4317
COE number
FLAVIS number	14.169
Molecular weight	123.15
Chemical formula	C7H9NO
Physical form/odour	Clear colorless to yellow liquid; burnt smokey aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	204-206º
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.541 - 1.547
Specific gravity	1.033 - 1.039
Other requirements	Safety evaluation not completed
ID Test	HNMR CNMR
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