Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
5-Methylfurfural |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
5-Methyl-2-furaldehyde |
JECFA number |
745 |
CAS number |
620-02-0 |
FEMA number |
2702 |
COE number |
119 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
110.11 |
Chemical formula |
C6H6O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid, spicy-sweet, warm and slightly caramellic odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
187° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
5 |
Refractive index |
1.525-1.532 |
Specific gravity |
1.098-1.108 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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