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Flavouring Isopropyl isobutyrate
Synonym(s) Isopropyl 2-methyl propanoate
Latest JECFA evaluation 1998 (Session 51)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Isopropyl 2-methylpropanoate
JECFA number 309
CAS number 617-50-5  
FEMA number 2937
COE number 290
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 130.18 
Chemical formula C7H14O2  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow liquid 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 121
Assay min % 95.0
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.394-1.399
Specific gravity 0.845-0.850
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
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