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Flavouring dl-Isoleucine
Synonym(s) DL-2-Amino-3-methylvaleric acid
alpha-Amino-beta-methylvaleric acid
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid
JECFA number 1422
CAS number 443-79-8  
FEMA number 3295
COE number -
FLAVIS number 17.010  
Molecular weight 131.17 
Chemical formula C6H13O2N  
Physical form/odour White crystalline powder; odourless 
Solubility Soluble in water; Insoluble in ether 
Solubility in ethanol Insoluble 
Boiling point (°C) -
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max -
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements mp: 290-292°
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1422.gif



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