| Flavouring |
Octyl propionate |
| Synonym(s) |
- |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
- |
| Chemical name |
Octyl propanoate |
| JECFA number |
145 |
| CAS number |
142-60-9 |
| FEMA number |
2813 |
| COE number |
407 |
| FLAVIS number |
- |
| Molecular weight |
186.3 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H22O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a waxy odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol; insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
225-228° |
| Assay min % |
95.0% |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.419-1.430 |
| Specific gravity |
0.8700-0.87044(15°) |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
 
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