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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran |
| Synonym(s) |
2,5-Dimethyl-3-acetylfuran |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2020 (Session 89) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran |
| JECFA number |
1506 |
| CAS number |
10599-70-9 |
| FEMA number |
3391 |
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| FLAVIS number |
13.066 |
| Molecular weight |
138.16 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H10O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Colorless to yellow liquid; Sweet nutty hazelnut aroma with earthy undertones |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in propylene glycol, most fixed oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
83° (11 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.488-1.490 |
| Specific gravity |
1.034-1.048 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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