Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Isoamyl octanoate
Synonym(s)	Isoamyl caprylate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-Methylbutyl octanoate
JECFA number	47
CAS number	2035-99-6
FEMA number	2080
COE number	401
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	214.35
Chemical formula	C13H26O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid with a fruity odour
Solubility	Slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in glycerol and water
Solubility in ethanol	1ml in 7ml 80% ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	267-268°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.425-1.429
Specific gravity	0.855-0.861
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
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