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Flavouring Propyl alcohol
Synonym(s) n-Propanol
Latest JECFA evaluation 1997 (Session 49)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1-Propanol
JECFA number 82
CAS number 71-23-8  
FEMA number 2928
COE number 50
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 60.09 
Chemical formula C3H8O  
Physical form/odour colourless liquid 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol 1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol 
Boiling point (°C) 97
Assay min % 99.0
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.383-1.388
Specific gravity 0.800-0.805
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/82.gif



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