Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl 2-furoate |
Synonym(s) |
Methyl furoate;Methyl pyromucate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Furoic acid, methyl ester |
JECFA number |
746 |
CAS number |
611-13-2 |
FEMA number |
2703 |
COE number |
358 |
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Molecular weight |
126.11 |
Chemical formula |
C6H6O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid, berry, fruity, winey, heavy odour |
Solubility |
insoluble to slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
181° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.485-1.490 |
Specific gravity |
1.176-1.181 |
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