Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Ethyl maltol isobutyrate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-ethyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-yl isobutyrate
JECFA number	2252
CAS number	852997-28-5
FEMA number	4534
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	210.23
Chemical formula	C11H14O4
Physical form/odour	Clear light yellow liquid/sweet fruity aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	58-65 º (2 mm Hg)
Assay min %	93-94%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.480-1.496
Specific gravity	1.132-1.138
Other requirements	Secondary component: 2-3% Ethyl maltol (No. 1481)
ID Test	MS, IR
Spectrum