Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Methylbenzofuran
Synonym(s)	2-Methyl benzo(b)furan
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Methyl-1-benzofuran
JECFA number	2105
CAS number	4265-25-2
FEMA number	4543
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	132.16
Chemical formula	C9H8O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Burnt phenolic aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	197-198°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.548-1.560
Specific gravity	1.052-1.057
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum