Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isopropyl isovalerate |
Synonym(s) |
Isopropyl isopentanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Isopropyl 3-methylbutanoate |
JECFA number |
310 |
CAS number |
32665-23-9 |
FEMA number |
2961 |
COE number |
445 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
144.21 |
Chemical formula |
C8H16O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
68-70° ( 55 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.394-1.399 |
Specific gravity |
0.848-0.853 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
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