Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Propyleneglycol dioctanoate
Synonym(s)	1,2-Propanediol dioctanoate;Propylene glycol dicaprylate;Octanoic acid, 1-methyl-1,2-ethanediyl ester;1,2-Propylene glycol dicaprylate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	propane-1,2-diyl dioctanoate
JECFA number	1985
CAS number	7384-98-7
FEMA number	4471
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	328.49
Chemical formula	C19H36O4
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Rich fatty fruity aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	396-398°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.436-1.442
Specific gravity	0.923-0.929 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR MS
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