Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methylbutyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methyl-1-butyl acetate |
JECFA number |
138 |
CAS number |
624-41-9 |
FEMA number |
3644 |
COE number |
10762 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
130.18 |
Chemical formula |
C7H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with an apple peel, banana odour |
Solubility |
soluble in fat; slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
141° (720 mmHg) |
Assay min % |
99.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.399-1.404 |
Specific gravity |
0.872-0.877 |
Other requirements |
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