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Flavouring cis- and trans-Ethyl 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Ethyl 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetate
JECFA number 1715
CAS number 6290-17-1  
FEMA number 4294
COE number -
FLAVIS number 06.087  
Molecular weight 188.22 
Chemical formula C9H16O4  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Soft, fruity notes 
Solubility Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 85°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.422-1.432
Specific gravity 1.048-1.054
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1715-ir.gif



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