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Flavouring Pentylamine
Synonym(s) 1-Aminopentane
Amylamine
Norleucamine
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Pentylamine
JECFA number 1585
CAS number 110-58-7  
FEMA number 4242
COE number -
FLAVIS number 11.021  
Molecular weight 87.16 
Chemical formula C5H13N  
Physical form/odour Colourless to yellow liquid; Fishy aroma 
Solubility Soluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 103°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.418-1.424
Specific gravity 0.750-0.759
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1585.gif



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