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Flavouring o-Tolyl isobutyrate
Synonym(s) o-Cresyl isobutyrate
o-Tolyl 2-methylpropanoate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name o-Tolyl isobutyrate
JECFA number 700
CAS number 36438-54-7  
FEMA number 3753
COE number 681
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 178.23 
Chemical formula C11H14O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid, floral phenolic odour 
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 107 (8 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.482-1.488
Specific gravity 1.000-1.007
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/700.gif



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