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Flavouring 1-Amino-2-propanol
Synonym(s) alpha-Aminoisopropyl alcohol
2-Hydroxy-1-methylethanol
Isopropanol amine
1-Methyl-2-aminoethanol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1-Amino-2-propanol
JECFA number 1591
CAS number 78-96-6  
FEMA number 3965
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 75.13 
Chemical formula C3H9ON  
Physical form/odour Colourless to faint yellow liquid; Fishy aroma 
Solubility Soluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 160°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.445-1.451
Specific gravity 0.970-0.976
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1591.gif



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