Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl-3-pentenoic acid |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methyl pent-3-enoate |
JECFA number |
347 |
CAS number |
37674-63-8 |
FEMA number |
3464 |
COE number |
10147 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
114.15 |
Chemical formula |
C6H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
clear, colourless liquid |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and most fixed oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
85° (10 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% (as 60/40 mix of cis/trans isomers) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.433-1.440 |
Specific gravity |
0.960-0.966 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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