Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Ethyl-4,5-dimethyloxazole |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4,5-Dimethyl-2-ethyloxazole |
JECFA number |
1555 |
CAS number |
53833-30-0 |
FEMA number |
3672 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.091 |
Molecular weight |
125.17 |
Chemical formula |
C7H11ON |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Burnt roasted aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; Slightly soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
137° (732 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.454-1.460 |
Specific gravity |
1.474-1.480 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
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