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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Methyl valerate |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Methyl pentanoate
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| JECFA number |
159 |
| CAS number |
624-24-8
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| FEMA number |
2752
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| COE number |
588
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
116.16 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H12O2
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow, mobile liquid with a green, apple, pineapple odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in propylene glycol, alcohol, most fixed oils; very slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
126-127° |
| Assay min % |
98.0 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.393-1.399 |
| Specific gravity |
0.883-0.895 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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