Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methylallyl butyrate |
Synonym(s) |
Methylallyl butyrate;2-Methyl-1-propen-1-yl butyrate;2-Methylallyl butanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methyl-1-propenyl butyrate |
JECFA number |
1207 |
CAS number |
7149-29-3 |
FEMA number |
2678 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.177 |
Molecular weight |
142.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; powerful fruity-ethereal aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
168° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
3 |
Refractive index |
1.422-1.428 |
Specific gravity |
0.873-0.883 |
Other requirements |
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