Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	n-Amyl formate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Pentyl formate
JECFA number	119
CAS number	638-49-3
FEMA number	2068
COE number	497
FLAVIS number	09.159
Molecular weight	116.16
Chemical formula	C6H12O2
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid with a fruit-like odour
Solubility	miscible with alcohol, ether, most organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	128-130°
Assay min %	92%
Acid value max	5 (add to ice soln)
Refractive index	1.396-1.402
Specific gravity	0.881-0.887
Other requirements	SC: amyl alcohol
ID Test	IR
Spectrum