Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Octyl butyrate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Octyl n-butyrate
JECFA number	155
CAS number	110-39-4
FEMA number	2807
COE number	272
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	200.32
Chemical formula	C12H24O2
Physical form/odour	colourless liquid with a green herbaceous, parsley odour
Solubility	soluble in alcohol; practically insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	244°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.421-1.434
Specific gravity	0.8549 (30°)
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum