Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(E)-Ethyl tiglate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
(2E)-2-Methyl- 2-butenoic acid ethyl ester |
JECFA number |
1824 |
CAS number |
5837-78-5 |
FEMA number |
2460 |
COE number |
2185 |
FLAVIS number |
09.495 |
Molecular weight |
128.17 |
Chemical formula |
C7H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Warm-ethereal fruity aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
154-156° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.432-1.438 |
Specific gravity |
0.907-0.916 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR IR |
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