Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-Ethyloctanoic acid |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Ethyloctanoic acid |
JECFA number |
1218 |
CAS number |
16493-80-4 |
FEMA number |
3800 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
08.079 |
Molecular weight |
172.27 |
Chemical formula |
C10H20O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Liquid; fruity, floral aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in hexane |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
110° (1 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.430-1.439 |
Specific gravity |
0.898-0.908 |
Other requirements |
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