Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
5-Methyl-3(2H)-furanone |
Synonym(s) |
5-Methylfuran-3(2H)-one
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2016 (Session 82) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3(2H)-Furanone, 5-methyl |
JECFA number |
2232 |
CAS number |
3511-32-8 |
FEMA number |
4176 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
98.10 |
Chemical formula |
C5H6O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colorless liquid / herbaceous sweet odour |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
162-163° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.492-1.498 |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
Spectrum |
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