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Flavouring Ethylamine
Synonym(s) 1-Aminoethane
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Ethylamine
JECFA number 1579
CAS number 75-04-7  
FEMA number 4236
COE number -
FLAVIS number 11.015  
Molecular weight 45.08 
Chemical formula C2H7N  
Physical form/odour Colourless to yellow gas; Ammonia fishy aroma 
Solubility Soluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 17°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max -
Refractive index -
Specific gravity 0.682-0.686 (10°)
Other requirements mp: -81°
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1579.gif



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