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| Flavouring |
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol |
| Synonym(s) |
2-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran;Tetrahydro-2-furancarbinol;Tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol;Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
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| Chemical name |
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol |
| JECFA number |
1443 |
| CAS number |
97-99-4 |
| FEMA number |
3056 |
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| FLAVIS number |
13.020 |
| Molecular weight |
102.15 |
| Chemical formula |
C5H10O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Mild, warm oily caramel aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water, fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
178-179° |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
3 |
| Refractive index |
1.449-1.455 |
| Specific gravity |
1.050-1.052 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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