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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-Methyl-3-(1-oxopropoxy)-4H-pyran-4-one |
| Synonym(s) |
Maltol propionate;Veltol propionate |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
3-Methyl-4H-pyran-4-one-3-yl propionate |
| JECFA number |
1483 |
| CAS number |
68555-63-5 |
| FEMA number |
3941 |
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| Molecular weight |
182.17 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H10O4 |
| Physical form/odour |
White crystalline solid; Caramel aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; Soluble in fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
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| Assay min % |
98% |
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| Other requirements |
mp: 42-45° |
| ID Test |
NMR IR |
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