Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-Acetyl-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone
Synonym(s)	4-Acetyl-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2016 (Session 82)
Status of specification	Tentative
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Chemical name	4-acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one
JECFA number	2234
CAS number	36871-78-0
FEMA number	4070
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	154.17
Chemical formula	C8H10O3
Physical form/odour	Almost colourless solid / fruity rasberry odour
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	Safety evaluation not completed; mp: 34-35º
ID Test	HNMR
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