Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl furfuryl ether |
Synonym(s) |
Furfuryl ethyl ether |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2018 (Session 86) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl furfuryl ether |
JECFA number |
1521 |
CAS number |
6270-56-0 |
FEMA number |
4114 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.123 |
Molecular weight |
126.15 |
Chemical formula |
C7H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Sweet, spicy aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
150° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.449-1.455 |
Specific gravity |
0.982-0.988 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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