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Flavouring p-Tolyl isobutyrate
Synonym(s) p-Cresyl isobutyrate
p-Methylphenyl isobutyrate
p-Tolyl 2-methylpropanoate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name p-Tolyl isobutyrate
JECFA number 701
CAS number 103-93-5  
FEMA number 3075
COE number 304
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 178.23 
Chemical formula C11H14O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid, fruity odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol miscible 
Boiling point (°C) 237
Assay min % 95
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.484-1.490
Specific gravity 0.990-0.997
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/701.gif



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