Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Skatole |
Synonym(s) |
3-Methyl-4,5-benzopyrrole;3-Methylindole;beta-Methylindole |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Methylindole |
JECFA number |
1304 |
CAS number |
83-34-1 |
FEMA number |
3019 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
14.004 |
Molecular weight |
131.18 |
Chemical formula |
C9H9N |
Physical form/odour |
White scales or powder; Mothball, putrid, decayed, faecal odour, jasmine-like or fruity upon dilution |
Solubility |
Soluble in boiling water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
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Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
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Specific gravity |
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Other requirements |
mp: 95-97° |
ID Test |
NMR |
Spectrum |
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