Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Methylcrotonic acid |
Synonym(s) |
Senecioic acid;beta,beta-Dimethylacrylic acid;beta-Methylcrotonic acid;3,3-Dimethylacrylic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Methyl-2-butenoic acid |
JECFA number |
1204 |
CAS number |
541-47-9 |
FEMA number |
3187 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
08.070 |
Molecular weight |
100.12 |
Chemical formula |
C5H8O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Solid; green, phenolic, dairy aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in most organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 70° |
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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