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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid |
| JECFA number |
1210 |
| CAS number |
3142-72-1 |
| FEMA number |
3195 |
| COE number |
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| FLAVIS number |
08.055 |
| Molecular weight |
114.14 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H10O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid; fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in chloroform, carbon disulfide, ether |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
123-125° (30 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% (of C6H10O2) |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.450-1.460 |
| Specific gravity |
0.976-0.982 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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