Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Benzofurancarboxaldehyde |
Synonym(s) |
2-Formylbenzofuran |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Benzofurancarboxaldehyde |
JECFA number |
751 |
CAS number |
4265-16-1 |
FEMA number |
3128 |
COE number |
2247 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
146.15 |
Chemical formula |
C9H6O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Crystalline solid, bitter almond odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
slightly soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
130-131° (13 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
3 |
Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
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