Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl 2-methylpentanoate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl-2-methyl pentanoate |
JECFA number |
213 |
CAS number |
2177-77-7 |
FEMA number |
3707 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
130.19 |
Chemical formula |
C7H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
pale yellow liquid |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
148° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.400-1.405 |
Specific gravity |
0.875-0.881 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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