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Flavouring 2-Methylbutylamine
Synonym(s) 1-Amino-2-methylbutane
2-Ethylpropylamine
2-Methyl-1-butylamine
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Methylbutylamine
JECFA number 1586
CAS number 96-15-1  
FEMA number 4241
COE number -
FLAVIS number 11.020  
Molecular weight 87.16 
Chemical formula C5H13N  
Physical form/odour Colourless to yellowish liquid; Fishy aroma 
Solubility Soluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 96°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.417-1.423
Specific gravity 0.777-0.779
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1586.gif



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