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Flavouring	(-)-Matairesinol
Synonym(s)	2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3,4-bis[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-,(3R-trans)-;2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3,4-divanillyl-;Matairesinol;(8R,8'R)-(-)-Matairesinol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2014 (Session 79)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(3R,4R)-3,4-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
JECFA number	2210
CAS number	580-72-3
FEMA number	4762
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FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	358.39
Chemical formula	C20H22O6
Physical form/odour	Pearl white powder, Bland aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Sparingly Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
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Specific gravity
Other requirements	Optical Rotation: -46.7º to -46.1º in acetone
ID Test	IR, HNMR
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