Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl-2-butenal |
Synonym(s) |
Senecialdehyde;Prenal;3-Methylcrotonaldehyde |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Methyl-2-butenal |
JECFA number |
1202 |
CAS number |
107-86-8 |
FEMA number |
3646 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
05.124 |
Molecular weight |
84.11 |
Chemical formula |
C5H8O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; almond, mild-buttery aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
133-135° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
3 |
Refractive index |
1.458-1.464 |
Specific gravity |
0.870-0.875 |
Other requirements |
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