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Flavouring Isopentylamine
Synonym(s) l-Isoaminopentane
Isoamylamine
Isobutyl Carbylamine
3-Methylbutylamine
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3-Methylbutylamine
JECFA number 1587
CAS number 107-85-7  
FEMA number 3219
COE number -
FLAVIS number 11.001  
Molecular weight 87.16 
Chemical formula C5H13N  
Physical form/odour Colourless or very pale straw-Coloured mobile liquid; Ammoniacal aroma 
Solubility Soluble in water, propylene glycol, glycerin, oils 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 95-97°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.405-1.411
Specific gravity 0.747-0.753
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1587.gif



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