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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Dipropyl adipate
Synonym(s) Hexanedioic acid, dipropyl ester;Dipropyl hexanedioate;Adipic acid, dipropyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation 2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name dipropyl adipate
JECFA number 1965
CAS number 106-19-4
FEMA number 4473
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 230.3
Chemical formula C12H22O4
Physical form/odour Clear colourless liquid; Light rubbing alcohol aroma
Solubility Very slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 273-274°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.429-1.433
Specific gravity 0.979-0.983 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test MS
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