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Flavouring Octyl isovalerate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 1997 (Session 49)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Octyl 3-methylbutanoate
JECFA number 200
CAS number 7786-58-5  
FEMA number 2814
COE number 446
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 274.35 
Chemical formula C13H26O2  
Physical form/odour colourless liquid/apple-pineapple odour 
Solubility soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 245
Assay min % 98.0
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.418-1.420
Specific gravity 0.86 (20°/20°)
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/200.gif



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