Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-Aminobutyric acid
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	4-Aminobutyric acid
JECFA number	1771
CAS number	56-12-2
FEMA number	4288
COE number
FLAVIS number	17.055
Molecular weight	103.12
Chemical formula	C4H9NO2
Physical form/odour	White, powdery solid; Savoury, meat-like aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in many non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Insoluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp = 200-202°
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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