Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Octyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-Ethylhexyl acetate |
JECFA number |
313 |
CAS number |
4864-61-3 |
FEMA number |
3583 |
COE number |
2347 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
172.27 |
Chemical formula |
C10H20O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a rosy-minty odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol, fixed oils; slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
187° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.414-1.419 |
Specific gravity |
0.856-0.860 |
Other requirements |
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