Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isopropyl formate |
Synonym(s) |
Isopropyl methanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Isopropyl formate |
JECFA number |
304 |
CAS number |
625-55-8 |
FEMA number |
2944 |
COE number |
503 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
88.11 |
Chemical formula |
C4H8O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a fruity, ether-like odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; completely miscible with alcohol, ether, and most organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
67-70° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.364-1.370 |
Specific gravity |
0.877-0.883 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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