Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Propyl isobutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
n-Propyl 2-methyl propanoate |
JECFA number |
187 |
CAS number |
644-49-5 |
FEMA number |
2936 |
COE number |
289 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
130.18 |
Chemical formula |
C7H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid/pineapple odour |
Solubility |
soluble in organic solvents, alcohol; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
134° (752 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.395-1.396 |
Specific gravity |
0.860-0.864 (20°/20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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