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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid |
| JECFA number |
632 |
| CAS number |
1460-34-0 |
| FEMA number |
3870 |
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| Molecular weight |
130.1 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H10O3 |
| Physical form/odour |
White crystalline powder; slight fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
233° |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
NA |
| Specific gravity |
NA |
| Other requirements |
m.p = 41.5° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
 
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