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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Diisobutyl adipate
Synonym(s) Adipic acid bis(2-methylpropyl) ester;Isobutyl adipate;Adipic acid, diisobutyl ester;Hexanedioic acid, bis(2-methylpropyl) ester
Latest JECFA evaluation 2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name diisobutyl adipate
JECFA number 1967
CAS number 141-04-8
FEMA number 4475
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 258.35
Chemical formula C14H26O4
Physical form/odour Clear colourless liquid; Bland aroma
Solubility Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 280-281°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.428-1.434
Specific gravity 0.950-0.956 (20°)
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