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Flavouring 3-Methyl-1-pentanol
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 1998 (Session 51)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3-Methylpentan-1-ol
JECFA number 263
CAS number 589-35-5  
FEMA number 3762
COE number 10275
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 102.18 
Chemical formula C6H14O  
Physical form/odour colourless liquid with a pungent wine-like, cocoa odour 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 151-152
Assay min % 98.0
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.418
Specific gravity 0.823
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/263.gif



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