Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Isobutylamine
Synonym(s)	1-Amino-2-methylpropane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-Methylpropylamine
JECFA number	1583
CAS number	78-81-9
FEMA number	4239
COE number
FLAVIS number	11,002
Molecular weight	73.14
Chemical formula	C4H11N
Physical form/odour	Colourless to yellow liquid; Fishy cheesy aroma
Solubility	Soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	68°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.391-1.397
Specific gravity	0.731-0.737
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum