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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Isopropyl formate |
| Synonym(s) |
Isopropyl methanoate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Isopropyl formate
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| JECFA number |
304 |
| CAS number |
625-55-8
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| FEMA number |
2944
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| COE number |
503
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
88.11 |
| Chemical formula |
C4H8O2
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a fruity, ether-like odour |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; completely miscible with alcohol, ether, and most organic solvents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
67-70 |
| Assay min % |
99 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.364-1.370 |
| Specific gravity |
0.877-0.883 (20°) |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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