Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	5-Methyl-3(2H)-furanone
Synonym(s)	5-Methylfuran-3(2H)-one
Latest JECFA evaluation	2016 (Session 82)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3(2H)-Furanone, 5-methyl
JECFA number	2232
CAS number	3511-32-8
FEMA number	4176
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	98.10
Chemical formula	C5H6O2
Physical form/odour	Colorless liquid / herbaceous sweet odour
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	162-163°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.492-1.498
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
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