Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-Ethyl 3-(2-furyl)acrylate
Synonym(s)	Ethyl(E)-3-(2-furyl)-2-propenoate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Ethyl (2E)-3-(furan-2-yl)prop-2-enoate
JECFA number	2103
CAS number	53282-12-5
FEMA number	4541
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	166.17
Chemical formula	C9H10O3
Physical form/odour	Viscous liquid; Sweet aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	230-233°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.542-1.548
Specific gravity	1.090-1.096
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum