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Flavouring	Furfural propyleneglycol acetal
Synonym(s)	1,3-Dioxolane, 2-(2-furanyl)-4-methyl-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-(Furan-2-yl)-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane
JECFA number	2100
CAS number	4359-54-0
FEMA number	4537
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FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	154.16
Chemical formula	C8H10O
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid; Sweet aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	211-213°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.472-1.478
Specific gravity	1.130-1.136 (20°)
Other requirements	Safety evaluation not completed
ID Test	MS
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