Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl levulinate |
Synonym(s) |
4-Oxopentanoic acid methyl ester;Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, methyl ester;Methyl levulate;Methyl 4-oxovalerate;Methyl beta-acetylpropionate;Levulinic acid, methyl ester;Methyl 4-oxopentanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
methyl 4-oxopentanoate |
JECFA number |
1970 |
CAS number |
624-45-3 |
FEMA number |
4478 |
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Molecular weight |
130.14 |
Chemical formula |
C6H10O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Mild carmellic aroma |
Solubility |
Sparingly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
194-196° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.419-1.425 |
Specific gravity |
1.049-1.055 (20°) |
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