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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 4-Ethyloctanoic acid
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-Ethyloctanoic acid
JECFA number 1218
CAS number 16493-80-4
FEMA number 3800
COE number
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
Refractive index 1.430-1.439
Specific gravity 0.898-0.908
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