Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Ethyl 3-acetoxy-2-methylbutyrate
Synonym(s)	3-Acetoxy-2-methyl butyric acid ethyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Ethyl 3-acetoxy-2-methylbutyrate
JECFA number	1718
CAS number	139564-43-5
FEMA number	4038
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.919
Molecular weight	188.22
Chemical formula	C9H16O4
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Soluble in non-polar solvents; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	205-206°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.417-1.420
Specific gravity	1.003-1.013
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR IR MS
Spectrum