Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
5-Ethyl-2-hydroxy-3-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one |
Synonym(s) |
1,2-Cyclohexanedione |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
5-Ethyl-2-hydroxy-3-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one |
JECFA number |
423 |
CAS number |
53263-58-4 |
FEMA number |
3454 |
COE number |
11078 |
FLAVIS number |
07.118 |
Molecular weight |
140.18 |
Chemical formula |
C8H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
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Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, fat, propylene glycol |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
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Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.478-1.484 |
Specific gravity |
1.053-1.060 |
Other requirements |
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