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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-(4-Methyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid-gamma-lactone |
| Synonym(s) |
Dimethyl-3,6-benzo-2(3H)-furanone;Furaminton |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
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| Chemical name |
2-(4-Methyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid gamma lactone |
| JECFA number |
1167 |
| CAS number |
65817-24-5 |
| FEMA number |
3863 |
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| Molecular weight |
162.19 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H10O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear, colourless liquid; coconut-like aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
64° (0.08 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.518-1.524 |
| Specific gravity |
1.099-1.104 |
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| ID Test |
IR NMR |
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