Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-[(2-Methyl-3-furyl)thio]-5-nonanone
Synonym(s)	1,3-Dipropylacetonyl 2-methyl-3-furyl sulfide
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4-((2-Methyl-3-furyl)thio)nonan-5-one
JECFA number	1087
CAS number	61295-50-9
FEMA number	3571
COE number	11923
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	254.39
Chemical formula	C14H22O2S
Physical form/odour	Liquid; meat-like odour
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	102-103° (0.25 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.489-1.496
Specific gravity	1.000-1.012
Other requirements
ID Test	IR NMR
Spectrum