Flavouring |
p-Tolyl isobutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
p-Cresyl isobutyrate;p-Methylphenyl isobutyrate;p-Tolyl 2-methylpropanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
- |
Chemical name |
p-Tolyl isobutyrate |
JECFA number |
701 |
CAS number |
103-93-5 |
FEMA number |
3075 |
COE number |
304 |
FLAVIS number |
- |
Molecular weight |
178.23 |
Chemical formula |
C11H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid, fruity odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
237° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.484-1.490 |
Specific gravity |
0.990-0.997 |
Other requirements |
- |
ID Test |
IR |
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