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Flavouring 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 1998 (Session 51)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Ethylhexanol
JECFA number 267
CAS number 104-76-7  
FEMA number 3151
COE number 11763
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 130.23 
Chemical formula C8H18O  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow liquid 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 183
Assay min % 97.0
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.429-1.434
Specific gravity 0.830-0.834
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/267.gif



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