Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-)-2-Methyl-1-butanol
Synonym(s)	2-Methylbutyl alcohol;active Amyl alcohol;sec-Butylcarbinol;2-Methyl-n-butanol;active primary Amyl alcohol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Methylbutanol
JECFA number	1199
CAS number	137-32-6
FEMA number	3998
COE number
FLAVIS number	02.076
Molecular weight	88.15
Chemical formula	C5H12O
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; cooked roasted aroma with fruity or alcoholic undertones
Solubility	Very slightly soluble in water; 50% soluble in heptane, triacetin
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	130°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.409-1.412
Specific gravity	0.815-0.820
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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