Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-hexen-4-olide;5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone |
JECFA number |
222 |
CAS number |
698-10-2 |
FEMA number |
3153 |
COE number |
2300 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
142.15 |
Chemical formula |
C7H10O3 |
Physical form/odour |
yellow liquid with a maple, butterscotch odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
83-86° (0.5 mmHg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.486-1.493 |
Specific gravity |
1.134-1.144 |
Other requirements |
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