Food safety and quality
|
|
|
Flavouring |
Dimethyl adipate |
Synonym(s) |
Hexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester;Dimethyl hexanedioate;Adipic acid, dimethyl ester;Methyl adipate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
|
Chemical name |
dimethyl adipate |
JECFA number |
1964 |
CAS number |
627-93-0 |
FEMA number |
4472 |
COE number |
|
FLAVIS number |
|
Molecular weight |
174.19 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O4 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Faint alcoholic aroma |
Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
109-110° (14 mmHg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.426-1.431 |
Specific gravity |
1.062-1.066 (20°) |
Other requirements |
|
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
|
|
|
|