Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isobutyl 3-(2-furan)propionate |
Synonym(s) |
Isobutyl 2-furanpropionate;Isobutyl furylpropionate;Isobutyl 3-(2-furyl)propanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2018 (Session 86) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methylpropyl 3-(2-furyl)propanoate |
JECFA number |
1514 |
CAS number |
105-01-1 |
FEMA number |
2198 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.024 |
Molecular weight |
196.25 |
Chemical formula |
C11H16O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale, straw-yellow liquid; Fruity, winey, brandy-like aroma |
Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
105 (3 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
5 |
Refractive index |
1.531-1.537 |
Specific gravity |
1.007-1.013 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
Spectrum |
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