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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Isoamyl octanoate |
| Synonym(s) |
Isoamyl caprylate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
3-Methylbutyl octanoate
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| JECFA number |
47 |
| CAS number |
2035-99-6
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| FEMA number |
2080
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| COE number |
401
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
214.35 |
| Chemical formula |
C13H26O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid with a fruity odour |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in glycerol and water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
1ml in 7ml 80% ethanol |
| Boiling point (°C) |
267-268° |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
1.0 |
| Refractive index |
1.425 - 1.429 |
| Specific gravity |
0.855 - 0.861 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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