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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane |
| Synonym(s) |
Acetaldehyde cyclic propylene acetal;Propylene acetal |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane |
| JECFA number |
1711 |
| CAS number |
544550 |
| FEMA number |
4099 |
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| Molecular weight |
102.13 |
| Chemical formula |
C5H10O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Dairy aroma with fruity overtones |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
100-101° |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.390-1.401 |
| Specific gravity |
0.921-0.928 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
HNMR |
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