Molecular Formula | C7H10O2 |
Molar Mass | 126.15 |
Density | 1.0579 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 68-72°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 194.28°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 63.6°C |
JECFA Number | 420 |
Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
Solubility | Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly) |
Vapor Presure | 0.633mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Slightly yellow powder |
Color | Slightly yellow to light beige |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
Refractive Index | 1.4690 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00143063 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Light yellow to yellow powder. Boiling Point 66 C (133Pa). Melting Point: 68-72 °c. Strong flavor of fenugreek and licorice. Natural products are found in boiled pork and coffee, etc. |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 29142990 |
FEMA | 3268 | 3,4-DIMETHYL-1,2-CYCLOPENTADIONE |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): cold drink 0.3; Candy 4.0; Gum sugar 1.9; Protein food 3.5. |
use | GB 2760-98 specifies food spices that are allowed to be used. Mainly used to prepare licorice and other spices. |