Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isopropyl 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 |
1-Methylethyl-2-methylbutanoate |
JECFA number |
210 |
CAS number |
66576-71-4 |
FEMA number |
3699 |
COE number |
2345 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
144.21 |
Chemical formula |
C8H16O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
140° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.395-1.399 |
Specific gravity |
0.847-0.855 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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