Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Propyleneglycol di-2-methylbutyrate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	propane-1,2-diyl bis(2-methylbutanoate)
JECFA number	1982
CAS number	155514-30-0
FEMA number	4468
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	244.33
Chemical formula	C13H24O4
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Mild fruity to slightly buttery aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	291-296°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.422-1.427
Specific gravity	0.952-0.957 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum