Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Ethyl 2,5-dimethyl-3-oxo-4(2H)-furyl carbonate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2016 (Session 82)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2,5-dimethyl-4-oxo-4,5-dihydrofuran-3-yl ethyl carbonate
JECFA number	2233
CAS number	39156-54-2
FEMA number	4546
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	200.19
Chemical formula	C9H12O5
Physical form/odour	Colorless liquid / Cotton candy carmelized sugar aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	284-285°
Assay min %	90%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.465-1.475
Specific gravity	1.163-1.173
Other requirements	SC: 5-6% 2,5-dimethylfuran-3,4-diyl diethyl bis(carbonate)
ID Test	MS
Spectrum