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Flavouring n-Butyl 2-methylbuytyrate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Butyl-2-methylbutanoate
JECFA number 207
CAS number 15706-73-7  
FEMA number 3393
COE number 10534
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 158.23 
Chemical formula C9H18O2  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow lquid 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 180
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.402-1.500
Specific gravity 0.856-0.866
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/207.gif



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