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Flavouring Acetaldehyde 1,3-octanediol acetal
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Methyl-4-pentyl-1,3-dioxane
JECFA number 1749
CAS number 202188-43-0  
FEMA number 4376
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 172.27 
Chemical formula C10H20O2  
Physical form/odour Clear, colourless liquid; Green, ethereal aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 219-220°
Assay min % 96%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.429-1.433
Specific gravity 0.900-0.906
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1749-ms.gif



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