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Flavouring Cyclohexyl isovalerate
Synonym(s) Cyclohexyl isopentanoate
Cyclohexyl isovalerianate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Cyclohexyl 2-methylbutanoate
JECFA number 1096
CAS number 7774-44-9  
FEMA number 2355
COE number 459
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 184.28 
Chemical formula C11H20O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; apple- and banana-like aroma 
Solubility insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 58-62°
Assay min % 95
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.439-1.445
Specific gravity 0.945-0.952
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1096.gif



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