Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran |
Synonym(s) |
2,5-Dimethyl-3-acetylfuran |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2020 (Session 89) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran |
JECFA number |
1506 |
CAS number |
10599-70-9 |
FEMA number |
3391 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.066 |
Molecular weight |
138.16 |
Chemical formula |
C8H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colorless to yellow liquid; Sweet nutty hazelnut aroma with earthy undertones |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in propylene glycol, most fixed oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
83° (11 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.488-1.490 |
Specific gravity |
1.034-1.048 |
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