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Flavouring Isopentylidene isopentylamine
Synonym(s) N-Isoamylidene-isoamylamine
N-Isopentylideneisopentylamine
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name N-(3-Methylbutylidene)-3-methyl-1-butylamine
JECFA number 1606
CAS number 35448-31-8  
FEMA number 3990
COE number -
FLAVIS number 11.017  
Molecular weight 155.29 
Chemical formula C10H21N  
Physical form/odour Clear, Colourless liquid; Fishy aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; Soluble in heptane, triacetin 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 145-148°
Assay min % 93%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.422-1.428
Specific gravity 0.768-0.774
Other requirements SC: Diisopentylamine; 3-Methylbutyraldehyde
ID Test NMR IR MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1606.gif



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