Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isopropyl hexanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Isopropyl caproate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Isopropyl hexanoate |
JECFA number |
308 |
CAS number |
2311-46-8 |
FEMA number |
2950 |
COE number |
312 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
158.24 |
Chemical formula |
C9H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid |
Solubility |
almost insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
176° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.405 |
Specific gravity |
0.854-0.860 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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