Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Isovaleraldehyde diethyl acetal
Synonym(s)	1,1-Diethoxyisopentane;3-Methylbutanal diethyl acetal
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1,1-Diethoxy-3-methylbutane
JECFA number	1730
CAS number	709364
FEMA number	4371
COE number
FLAVIS number	06.059
Molecular weight	160.26
Chemical formula	C9H20O2
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Fruity, fatty aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	159-162°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.395-1.403
Specific gravity	0.825-0.832
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum