Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
cis- and trans-Ethyl 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetate |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetate |
JECFA number |
1715 |
CAS number |
6290-17-1 |
FEMA number |
4294 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
06.087 |
Molecular weight |
188.22 |
Chemical formula |
C9H16O4 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Soft, fruity notes |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
85° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.422-1.432 |
Specific gravity |
1.048-1.054 |
Other requirements |
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