Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methylpropyl 3-methylbutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
Isobutyl isovalerate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methylpropyl 3-methylbutanoate |
JECFA number |
203 |
CAS number |
589-59-3 |
FEMA number |
3369 |
COE number |
568 |
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Molecular weight |
158.24 |
Chemical formula |
C9H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid |
Solubility |
miscible with alcohol |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
170° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.404-1.408 |
Specific gravity |
0.850-0.854 |
Other requirements |
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