Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Ethyl 2-ethylcaproate; Ethyl alpha-ethylcaproate; Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, ethyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
(Session 96) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate |
JECFA number |
2285 |
CAS number |
2983-37-1 |
FEMA number |
4345 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
172.26 |
Chemical formula |
C10H20O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear to pale yellow liquid / Fruity tropical aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble |
Solubility in ethanol |
Insoluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
210-211 °C |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.411 - 1.417 |
Specific gravity |
0.860 - 0.867 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR, MS |
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