Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Dodecyl butyrate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Dodecyl butyrate
JECFA number	1877
CAS number	3724-61-6
FEMA number	4340
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	256.42
Chemical formula	C16H32O2
Physical form/odour	Liquid; Slightly fruity light aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	305-306°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.433-1.438
Specific gravity	0.857-0.862 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR MS
Spectrum