Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Propyleneglycol diacetate |
Synonym(s) |
Propylene acetate;Methylethylene acetate;1,2-Propylene diacetate;1,2-Diacetoxypropane;Methylethylene diacetate;1,2-Propanediol, diacetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
propane-1,2-diyl diacetate |
JECFA number |
1976 |
CAS number |
623-84-7 |
FEMA number |
4464 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
160.17 |
Chemical formula |
C7H12O4 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Very mild fruity acetic aroma |
Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
189-191° |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.412-1.416 |
Specific gravity |
1.055-1.060 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR MS |
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