Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methylpentanal |
Synonym(s) |
2-Methylvaleraldehyde |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methylpentanal |
JECFA number |
260 |
CAS number |
123-15-9 |
FEMA number |
3413 |
COE number |
706 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
100.15 |
Chemical formula |
C6H12O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
116° |
Assay min % |
97% (by aldehyde determination) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.412 |
Specific gravity |
0.805-0.811 |
Other requirements |
(equivalence factor for assay = 50.80) |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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