Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methyl-3(2-furyl)acrolein |
Synonym(s) |
2-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)propenal;alpha-Methylfurylacroleine;Furfurylidene-2-propanal |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2018 (Session 86) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-(2-Furyl)-2-methylprop-2-enal |
JECFA number |
1498 |
CAS number |
874-66-8 |
FEMA number |
2704 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.046 |
Molecular weight |
136.15 |
Chemical formula |
C8H8O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Pale yellowish liquid; Mild, warm, cinnamon-like aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; Soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Solube |
Boiling point (°C) |
225° |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
3 |
Refractive index |
1.567-1.573 |
Specific gravity |
1.097-1.103 |
Other requirements |
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