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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Propyl heptanoate |
| Synonym(s) |
Propyl heptoate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Propyl heptanoate
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| JECFA number |
168 |
| CAS number |
7778-87-2
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| FEMA number |
2948
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| COE number |
367
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
172.27 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H20O2
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with an ethereal odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in most organic solvents; insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
206-208° |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.4160-1.41894 |
| Specific gravity |
0.85705 (20°) |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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