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Flavouring	2,5-Dimethyl-4-ethoxy-3(2H)-furanone
Synonym(s)	2,3-Dihydro-2,5-dimethyl-3-furanone; 2,5-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one; 2,5-Dimethyl-2H-furan-3-one; 2,5- Dimethyl-3(2H)furanone
Latest JECFA evaluation	(Session 82)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	4-ethoxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one
JECFA number	2231
CAS number	65330-49-6
FEMA number	4104
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	156.18
Chemical formula	C8H12O3
Physical form/odour	Almost colourless solid / strawberry aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 60-61º
ID Test	HNMR
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