Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Butyl beta-naphthyl ether
Synonym(s)	beta-naphthol butyl ether
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-Butoxynaphthalene
JECFA number	2141
CAS number	10484-56-7
FEMA number	4634
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	200.28
Chemical formula	C14H16O
Physical form/odour	White crystalline powder; sweet fruity floral berry aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; Soluble in non-polar organic solvents and fats
Solubility in ethanol	Slightly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p.=31-33º
ID Test	MS
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