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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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Flavouring
Ethyl 3-acetoxy-2-methylbutyrate
Synonym(s)
3-Acetoxy-2-methyl butyric acid ethyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation
2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification
Full
Information required
Chemical name
Ethyl 3-acetoxy-2-methylbutyrate
JECFA number
1718
CAS number
139564-43-5
FEMA number
4038
COE number
FLAVIS number
09.919
Molecular weight
188.22
Chemical formula
C9H16O4
Physical form/odour
Clear, colourless liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility
Soluble in non-polar solvents; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol
Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
205-206°
Assay min %
95%
Acid value max
Refractive index
1.417-1.420
Specific gravity
1.003-1.013
Other requirements
ID Test
CNMR IR MS
Spectrum