Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-(2-Furyl)acrolein
Synonym(s)	Furylacrolein;3-(2-Furyl)acrylaldehyde;3-(2-Furyl)-2-propenal;2-Furanacrolein
Latest JECFA evaluation	2020 (Session 89)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	3-(2-Furyl)prop-2-enal
JECFA number	1497
CAS number	623-30-3
FEMA number	2494
COE number
FLAVIS number	13.034
Molecular weight	122.12
Chemical formula	C7H6O2
Physical form/odour	White or yellow needles; Cooked spicy-herb aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max	3
Refractive index
Specific gravity
Other requirements	mp: 42-54°
ID Test	NMR
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