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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid
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| JECFA number |
1210 |
| CAS number |
3142-72-1
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| FEMA number |
3195
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
08.055
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| Molecular weight |
114.14 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H10O2
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid; fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in chloroform, carbon disulfide, ether |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
123-125° (30 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98%of C6H10O2 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.450-1.460 |
| Specific gravity |
0.976-0.982 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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