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Flavouring sec-Butyl ethyl ether
Synonym(s) Ethyl sec-butyl ether
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Ethoxybutane
JECFA number 1231
CAS number 2679-87-0  
FEMA number 3131
COE number -
FLAVIS number 03.005  
Molecular weight 102.18 
Chemical formula C6H14O  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid 
Solubility Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 81°
Assay min % 99
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.378-1.383
Specific gravity 0.748-0.753 (20°)
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1231.gif



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