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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Octyl propionate |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Octyl propanoate
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| JECFA number |
145 |
| CAS number |
142-60-9
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| FEMA number |
2813
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| COE number |
407
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
186.3 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H22O2
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a waxy odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol; insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
225-228° |
| Assay min % |
95.0 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.419-1.430 |
| Specific gravity |
0.8700-0.87044(15°) |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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