Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isoamyl benzoate |
Synonym(s) |
3-Methylbutyl benzoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Isopentyl benzoate |
JECFA number |
857 |
CAS number |
94-46-2 |
FEMA number |
2058 |
COE number |
2307 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
192.26 |
Chemical formula |
C12H16O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless oily liquid with a mild, sweet, fruity-like odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
261° |
Assay min % |
98% (sum of isomers) |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.491-1.497 |
Specific gravity |
0.984-0.992 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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