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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Diisopropyl adipate
Synonym(s) Adipic acid, diisopropyl ester;Hexanedioic acid, bis(1-methylethyl) ester;Hexanedioic acid, 1,6-bis(1-methylethyl) ester;Isopropyl adipate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name diisopropyl adipate
JECFA number 1966
CAS number 6938-94-9
FEMA number 4474
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 230.3
Chemical formula C12H22O4
Physical form/odour Clear colourless liquid; Light alcoholic aroma
Solubility Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 251-253°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.423-1.427
Specific gravity 0.963-0.968 (20°)
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