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Flavouring Heptyl isobutyrate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 1997 (Session 49)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Heptyl 2-methyl propanoate
JECFA number 190
CAS number 2349-13-5  
FEMA number 2550
COE number 295
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 186.3 
Chemical formula C11H22O2  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow liquid/herbaceous, woody odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 98 (10 mmHg)
Assay min % 95.0
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.417-1.421
Specific gravity 0.8625 (15°/15°)
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/190.gif



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