Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	5-Methylfurfuryl alcohol
Synonym(s)	Furfural propyleneglycol acetal
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(5-Methylfuran-2-yl)methanol
JECFA number	2099
CAS number	3857-25-8
FEMA number	4544
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	112.13
Chemical formula	C6H8O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Sweet caramel-like aroma
Solubility	Soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	177-178°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.484-1.490
Specific gravity	1.082-1.088 (20°)
Other requirements	Safety evaluation not completed
ID Test	MS
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