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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-Methylbutyl 2-methylbutyrate |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Methylbutyl-2-methylbutanoate |
| JECFA number |
212 |
| CAS number |
2445-78-5 |
| FEMA number |
3359 |
| COE number |
10773 |
| FLAVIS number |
09.516 |
| Molecular weight |
172.27 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H20O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow lquid |
| Solubility |
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| Solubility in ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
184-187° |
| Assay min % |
90% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.409-1.509 |
| Specific gravity |
0.854-0.864 |
| Other requirements |
SC: 2-methylbutyl isovalerate |
| ID Test |
IR |
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