Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Hexyl-4-acetoxytetrahydrofuran |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Acetoxy-2-hexyl-tetrahydrofuran |
JECFA number |
1440 |
CAS number |
10039-39-1 |
FEMA number |
2566 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
214.31 |
Chemical formula |
C12H22O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Sweet floral-fruity aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
121-126° (1 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
5 |
Refractive index |
1.465-1.475 |
Specific gravity |
0.952-0.961 |
Other requirements |
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