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Flavouring Isoamyl laurate
Synonym(s) Isopentyl laurate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3-Methylbutyl dodecanoate
JECFA number 182
CAS number 6309-51-9  
FEMA number 2077
COE number 379
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 270.46 
Chemical formula C17H34O2  
Physical form/odour colourless, oily liquid with a faint oily, fatty odour 
Solubility soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 190 (20 mmHg)
Assay min % 97
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.434-1.439
Specific gravity 0.853-0.859
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/182.gif



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