Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Octyl 2-methylbutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Octyl-2-methylbutanoate |
JECFA number |
209 |
CAS number |
29811-50-5 |
FEMA number |
3604 |
COE number |
10866 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
214.3 |
Chemical formula |
C13H26O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
250° |
Assay min % |
99.5% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.425 |
Specific gravity |
0.8577 (20°/20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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