Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Acetyl-5-methylfuran
Synonym(s)	Methyl 5-methyl-2-furyl ketone;1-(5-Methyl-2-furyl) ethanone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2020 (Session 89)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Acetyl-5-methylfuran
JECFA number	1504
CAS number	1193-79-9
FEMA number	3609
COE number
FLAVIS number	13.083
Molecular weight	124.14
Chemical formula	C7H8O2
Physical form/odour	Clear to almost yellow orange liquid; Strong, nutty, hay-coumarin odor
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in corn oil
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	71-72° (8 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.511-1.517
Specific gravity	1.065-1.074
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR
Spectrum