Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(+/-)-Ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylvalerate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylpentanoate |
JECFA number |
1652 |
CAS number |
24323-38-4 |
FEMA number |
4269 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
160.21 |
Chemical formula |
C8H16O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear, colourless liquid; Fruity aroma with berry notes |
Solubility |
Sparingly soluble in water; soluble in most non-polar organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
Sparingly soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
204-206° |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.422-1.429 |
Specific gravity |
0.922-0.930 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
Spectrum |
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