Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Propyl 2-furanacrylate |
Synonym(s) |
2-Propenoic acid, 3-(2-furanyl)-, propyl ester;Propyl 3-(2-furyl)acrylate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2018 (Session 86) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Propyl 3(2-furyl)prop-2-enoate |
JECFA number |
1518 |
CAS number |
623-22-3 |
FEMA number |
2945 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.047 |
Molecular weight |
180.2 |
Chemical formula |
C10H12O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Light strawberry, pear-like aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
119° (7 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
5 |
Refractive index |
1.520-1.526 |
Specific gravity |
1.071-1.077 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
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