Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,5-Dimethyl-4-ethoxy-3(2H)-furanone |
Synonym(s) |
2,3-Dihydro-2,5-dimethyl-3-furanone; 2,5-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one; 2,5-Dimethyl-2H-furan-3-one; 2,5-
Dimethyl-3(2H)furanone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
(Session 82) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-ethoxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one |
JECFA number |
2231 |
CAS number |
65330-49-6 |
FEMA number |
4104 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
156.18 |
Chemical formula |
C8H12O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Almost colourless solid / strawberry aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 60-61º |
ID Test |
HNMR |
Spectrum |
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