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Flavouring	(+/-)-1-Acetoxy-1-ethoxyethane
Synonym(s)	Ethoxyethyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	1-Acetoxy-1-ethoxyethane
JECFA number	1726
CAS number	1608-72-6
FEMA number	4069
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	-
Molecular weight	132.16
Chemical formula	C₆H₁₂O₃
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Refreshing, fruity aroma
Solubility	Soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	136-138°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.386-1.392
Specific gravity	0.947-0.951
Other requirements	-
ID Test	HNMR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1726-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1726-ms.gif

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