Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Propyl 2-furoate |
Synonym(s) |
n-Propyl pyromucate;Propyl furan-2-carboxylate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Furoic acid, propyl ester |
JECFA number |
747 |
CAS number |
615-10-1 |
FEMA number |
2946 |
COE number |
359 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
154.17 |
Chemical formula |
C8H10O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid, sweet-oily, herbaceous-earthy odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
211° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.471-1.475 |
Specific gravity |
1.067-1.075 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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