Food safety and quality
|
|
|
Flavouring |
(-)-Matairesinol |
Synonym(s) |
2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3,4-bis[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-,(3R-trans)-;2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3,4-divanillyl-;Matairesinol;(8R,8'R)-(-)-Matairesinol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2014 (Session 79) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
|
Chemical name |
(3R,4R)-3,4-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one |
JECFA number |
2210 |
CAS number |
580-72-3 |
FEMA number |
4762 |
COE number |
|
FLAVIS number |
|
Molecular weight |
358.39 |
Chemical formula |
C20H22O6 |
Physical form/odour |
Pearl white powder, Bland aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble |
Solubility in ethanol |
Sparingly Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
|
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
|
Refractive index |
|
Specific gravity |
|
Other requirements |
Optical Rotation: -46.7º to -46.1º in acetone |
ID Test |
IR, HNMR |
Spectrum |
![](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/jecfa/img/jecfa79/2210-ir.gif)
![](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/jecfa/img/jecfa79/2210-hnmr.gif)
|
|
|
|