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Flavouring Methyl 2-methylpentanoate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Methyl-2-methyl pentanoate
JECFA number 213
CAS number 2177-77-7  
FEMA number 3707
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 130.19 
Chemical formula C7H14O2  
Physical form/odour pale yellow liquid 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 148
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.400-1.405
Specific gravity 0.875-0.881
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/213.gif



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