Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Furyl methyl ketone |
Synonym(s) |
Acetylfuran;Methyl 2-furyl ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2018 (Session 86) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Acetylfuran |
JECFA number |
1503 |
CAS number |
1192-62-7 |
FEMA number |
3163 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.054 |
Molecular weight |
110.11 |
Chemical formula |
C6H6O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Yellow to brown liquid; Coffee-like aroma |
Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; Slightly soluble in propylene glycol, vegetable oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
67° (10 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.505-1.510 |
Specific gravity |
1.102-1.107 |
Other requirements |
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