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Flavouring sec-Butylamine
Synonym(s) 2-Aminobutane
2-Butyl amine
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1-Methylpropylamine
JECFA number 1584
CAS number 13952-84-6  
FEMA number 4240
COE number -
FLAVIS number 11.005  
Molecular weight 73.14 
Chemical formula C4H11N  
Physical form/odour Colourless to yellow liquid; Fishy ammonia aroma 
Solubility Soluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 63°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.387-1.393
Specific gravity 0.715-0.721
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1584.gif



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