Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	N-Lactoyl ethanolamine
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)propanamide
JECFA number	1774
CAS number	5422-34-4
FEMA number	4256
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	133.15
Chemical formula	C5H11NO3
Physical form/odour	Viscous, brownish liquid; Cooked brown roasted aroma
Solubility	Very soluble in water; insoluble in pentane and diethyl ether
Solubility in ethanol	Slightly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	372-380°
Assay min %	90%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.475-1.481
Specific gravity	1.182-1.186
Other requirements	Also contains 6-8% 2-aminoethanol lactate
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum