Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl 2-methyl-4-pentenoate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl 2-Methylpent-4-enoate |
JECFA number |
351 |
CAS number |
53399-81-8 |
FEMA number |
3489 |
COE number |
10613 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
142.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
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Solubility |
insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and fixed oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
153-155° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.415-1.421 |
Specific gravity |
0.891 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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