Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
beta-Naphthyl isobutyl ether |
Synonym(s) |
Nerolin fragarol;2-Isobutoxynaphthalene;Fragarol;Isobutyl beta-naphthyl ether;beta-Naphthol isobutyl ether;Isobutyl 2-naphthyl ether |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-(2-Methylpropoxy)naphthalene |
JECFA number |
1259 |
CAS number |
2173-57-1 |
FEMA number |
3719 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
04.054 |
Molecular weight |
200.28 |
Chemical formula |
C14H16O |
Physical form/odour |
White crystal leaves, sweet, fruity, delicately neroli-orange blossom floral aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water, soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 33° |
ID Test |
NMR |
Spectrum |
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