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Flavouring Allyl 2-ethylbutyrate
Synonym(s) Allyl 2-ethylbutanoate
Latest JECFA evaluation 1996 (Session 46)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Propenyl 2-ethylbutanoate
JECFA number 11
CAS number 7493-69-8  
FEMA number 2029
COE number 281
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 156.23 
Chemical formula C9H16O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid with an oily fruity odour 
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, and miscible with essential oils and flavour materials 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 165-167°
Assay min % 99.0
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.422 - 1.427
Specific gravity 0.882 - 0.887
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/11.gif



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