Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	n-Amyl butyrate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	1997 (Session 49)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Pentyl butanoate
JECFA number	152
CAS number	540-18-1
FEMA number	2059
COE number	270
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	158.23
Chemical formula	C9H18O2
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid
Solubility	soluble in alcohol, ether
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	185-186°
Assay min %	98.0%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.409-1.414
Specific gravity	0.863-0.866
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum