Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Piperonyl isobutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
Heliotropyl 2-methyl propanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl isobutyrate |
JECFA number |
895 |
CAS number |
1300847 |
FEMA number |
2913 |
COE number |
305 |
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Molecular weight |
222.24 |
Chemical formula |
C12H14O4 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless oily liquid with a mild, fruity, berry-like odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
91-92° (0.005 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.506-1.513 |
Specific gravity |
1.154-1.160 |
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