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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-Isobutyl-4,5-dimethyloxazole |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Isobutyl-4,5-dimethyloxazole |
| JECFA number |
1556 |
| CAS number |
26131-91-9 |
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| Molecular weight |
153.22 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H15ON |
| Physical form/odour |
Yellowish liquid; Burnt roasted aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
227° |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.439-1.447 |
| Specific gravity |
0.910-0.916 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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