Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone
Synonym(s)	3(2H)-Furanone, 2,5-dimethyl-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2016 (Session 82)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one
JECFA number	2230
CAS number	14400-67-0
FEMA number	4101
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	112.13
Chemical formula	C6H8O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid / sweet herbaceous aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	259-261°
Assay min %	>95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.470-1.480
Specific gravity	1.041-1.057
Other requirements
ID Test	IR MS HNMR
Spectrum