Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(+/-)Heptan-2-yl butyrate |
Synonym(s) |
Butanoic acid, 1-methylhexyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
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JECFA number |
1144 |
CAS number |
39026-94-3 |
FEMA number |
3981 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
186.3 |
Chemical formula |
C11H22O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
210° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.413-1.417 |
Specific gravity |
0.855-0.860 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
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